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Family Matters Writing Prompt February 2021
Family Matters Writing Prompt February 2021
Write a love letter to your parenting self.
Laura Fox
Feb 1
How to Write for Family Matters
How to Write for Family Matters
Guidelines and how to submit your work
Laura Fox
Mar 12, 2020
Family Matters — Frequently Asked Questions
Family Matters — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about being a writer for Family Matters
Laura Fox
Jul 29, 2020
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I Finally Refused to Accept the Blame as a Struggling New Mom
I Finally Refused to Accept the Blame as a Struggling New Mom
Maybe, just maybe, it wasn’t all my fault
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Jan 30
4 Things My Toddler Says That Make Me Want to Put My Head in a Blender
4 Things My Toddler Says That Make Me Want to Put My Head in a Blender
Don’t worry, Cupcake. Daddy’s just a little pureed right now.
Matthew R
Jan 20
It’s Okay For Girls To Be Angry, And For Boys To Be Sad
It’s Okay For Girls To Be Angry, And For Boys To Be Sad
Telling our children their emotions are gender based is harmful.
Chloe Cuthbert
Jan 19
Yes, You Are More Than Just a Mom- No, You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty.
Yes, You Are More Than Just a Mom- No, You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty.
Why Self Care for Moms is So Important
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Jan 16
A Year of Homeschooling, or Unschooling, or Existing or Whatever
A Year of Homeschooling, or Unschooling, or Existing or Whatever
I have forgotten how to parent
Caroline Mellor
Jan 13
The Case for Unfriending Your Relatives
The Case for Unfriending Your Relatives
Make Facebook Good Enough Again
Molly Coyle Shibley
Jan 21
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Sharing My Childhood Books with My Daughter
Sharing My Childhood Books with My Daughter
These are more than just hand-me-downs
Kelley A. Mussler
Feb 25
How A Simple Sign Transformed My Son’s Sense of Community
How A Simple Sign Transformed My Son’s Sense of Community
And his responsibility to the collective.
Shelley Moore
Feb 25
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Original and Personalized Activities
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Original and Personalized Activities
Help your children honor all the exceptional women in their lives during Women’s History Month
Estelle Bardon (MyLibook)
Feb 25
How Reading Books Has Impacted My Relationships
How Reading Books Has Impacted My Relationships
From family to friends, it touches them all
Edward Riley
Feb 24
Choosing A Book To Read Aloud To Your Children
Choosing A Book To Read Aloud To Your Children
Seven resources to help launch your adventure.
S. G. S. Abel
Feb 24
Grandpa’s 11 Rules For Creating Good Relationships
Grandpa’s 11 Rules For Creating Good Relationships
Guaranteed to make life a little easier
Vuyo Ngcakani
Feb 24
The One Thing Our Children Need More Of
The One Thing Our Children Need More Of
to become capable, confident adults
Julie Louisson
Feb 24
5 Super Supportive Quotes My Mama Tells Me During These Trying Times
5 Super Supportive Quotes My Mama Tells Me During These Trying Times
No doubt, my mom has been my rock.
Amanda Clark-Rudolph
Feb 24
On the Couple Who Told Me Breastfeeding my Baby is Disgusting
On the Couple Who Told Me Breastfeeding my Baby is Disgusting
Breastfeeding is normal and you are the one’s who should be ashamed
Marianne S
Feb 23
Wonder Woman: What Every Momma Needs to Hear
Wonder Woman: What Every Momma Needs to Hear
In a really hard time, you have done your best.
Allison Ditmer
Feb 23
Morphing into Motherhood | The 3 Major Shifts
Morphing into Motherhood | The 3 Major Shifts
Many mothers experience an Identity Shift, Body Shift and Relationship Shift.
Shannon McAlister
Feb 23
“Food Waste” Videos Are Anything But Funny
“Food Waste” Videos Are Anything But Funny
Why you need to talk to your kids about this social media trend
Cassandra Anderson
Feb 22
How Traditional School Is Setting Kids Up for Failure
How Traditional School Is Setting Kids Up for Failure
The “3 R’s” are not enough — here are the skills that kids really need
Shelley Moore
Feb 22
Dealing with the Fallout of Becoming a Parent
Dealing with the Fallout of Becoming a Parent
There were consequences I never anticipated
Barb Summers
Feb 22
Dear Super Busy Mother With Little Ones That Never Stop Needing You To Do Things
Dear Super Busy Mother With Little Ones That Never Stop Needing You To Do Things
There is nothing more important to their world than spending time with you.
Rachel Rogers
Feb 22
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