We are seeking a wide variety of content, especially distinct forms, for the upcoming issue of our magazine. We highly value unique perspectives or novel thought processes with a diversity of voices and experiences as well as variations in content …
5 Things To Never Say To an Adoptive Parent
When Tom and I were going through the adoption process with our oldest kiddo (the other three came the old-fashioned way), we received many unintentionally hurtful comments. Now, our daughter is a young adult and we rarely hear insensitive remarks …
Respond Don’t React
As parents, all of us have had interactions with our children we wish we could rewind and handle differently. Those times when the words you used or the tone of your voice was, in hindsight, considerably less than ideal. Rather …
Call for Submissions: The MOPS Magazine Winter Issue
Deadline: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020. We are seeking a wide variety of content, especially distinct forms, for the upcoming issue of our magazine. We highly value unique perspectives or novel thought processes with a diversity of voices and experiences as …
Call for Submissions: The MOPS Magazine November Issue (Holiday)
We are seeking a wide variety of content. We highly value unique perspectives or novel thought processes with a diversity of voices and experiences as well as variations in content lengths. These types of pieces will have a better chance …
Two Years Sober – A Lesson in Strength
My husband and I were in the greeting card section of Target one Friday on one of our less exciting date nights, and we came across a card in the 40-something birthday section. (Yes, that is a thing, …
The Cascade Is Real
The cascade is real. Here’s what I mean by the cascade: There is so much you will be inundated with when you find yourself pregnant and then suddenly parenting a small being: advice, ideas, strategies, tips, products, solutions. Information. …
Respond, Don’t React
As parents, all of us have had interactions with our children we wish we could rewind and handle differently. Those times when the words you used or the tone of your voice was, in hindsight, considerably less than ideal. …
Call for Submissions – April 2020 (magazine August issue)
We are seeking a wide variety of content. We highly value unique perspectives or novel thought processes with a diversity of voices and experiences as well as variations in content lengths. These types of pieces will have a better chance …
Parenting Children With Extra Needs Right Now
I forgot about egg cartons. And wooden blocks. And Ric Rac ribbon. And all the other things that made up my childhood. What was a project without Elmer’s glue and finger paint and a few brown paper bags from the …