All mother articles
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ArticleThe Bible values the wisdom of older generations so let's raise confident women together
In her final column, Cathy Madavan reminds us that we all have our part to play in encouraging the next generation
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ArticleWhy can’t women choose to be childfree?
With a recent survey revealing more women are deciding not to have children, Alex Noel looks at the Church’s attitude in response
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Article‘Blood ties are not always the most important’
Veronica Zundel shares the personal impact of her mother’s fostering and adoption story
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Opinion‘I have become the mother of a teenager, I don’t want her teen years to be as painful as mine were’
Hope Bonarcher reflects on her own teenage years and says that ’feeling as though I’m doomed to relive my own agonizing teen journey vicariously through my teenager rekindles some of my deepest seated fears.’
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ArticleLooking after your emotional health as a mother
Joy A Mead invites you to go on a journey to discover more about how past traumas may have affected you, so that you can be the healthiest version of yourself
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ArticleYour history is not your legacy (AKA You are not your mother)
Cathy Madavan encourages us to remember that we won’t simply repeat what our mothers did – but nor should we expect our daughters to be just like us
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ArticleNot a housewife
Veronica Zundel admits her house is not tidy, but she still makes an effort to ensure people feel welcome in her home
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Opinion‘Spare a thought for your mother-in-law; we’re not all overbearing and controlling!’
Instead of falling into the negative stereotype, Tania West has a unique take on her role as mother-in-law as she looks to the words of John the Baptist for guidance.
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ArticleNurtured in the hidden places
Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster and former director of St Mellitus College, North West, spoke with Jane Knoop about the topsy-turvy nature of God’s kingdom
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OpinionBeing a 'ministry mum' is tough but they are a blessing to the churches they serve
Rev Jules Middleton shares the realities of being a 'ministry mum' this Mothering Sunday.
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OpinionYou don’t need to have a good relationship with your own mother to be a good parent - God can help you
Author Gemma E Asafo-Adjei explains that a woman doesn’t need a mother of her own to be an amazing parent.
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ArticleThe Baby Whisperer
Sue Gray describes how she became a doula and why she is passionate about helping mothers and newborns
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Opinion‘This Mother’s Day, don’t forget you’re a daughter of God too’
When Anne Le Tissier adopted her husband’s child, she became more aware of God’s love for us all.
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ArticleWhen did parenting become a competitive sport?
In the month celebrating Mother’s Day, Veronica Zundel says it is time to stop competitive mothering
