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30 Ways to Make This Autumn Unforgettable [Free Printable]
Last week, after I vocally mourned the end of summer for the fifty-seventh time, my son chimed in that he actually loves fall and is really excited that it’s finally here. “We get to jump in the leaves...
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How Ruining My Kid’s Artwork Made Me a Better Parent
It all started innocently enough. My 5-year-old said he wanted to make hearts for his grandparents for Grandparents Day, and wouldn’t it be cool if they could be all glittery??? Most days I’d be...
View Article16 Sanity-Saving Tips for Celebrating Christmas With Little Kids
Last year, on the night of December 25, I put my kids to bed and collapsed on the couch. All I could think was, WHEW. It’s over. Thank goodness. I remember feeling quite the opposite when I was a...
View ArticleWhat To Do When Positive Parenting Is Too Exhausting
“I don’t want a bagel for breakfast,” my five-year-old stated. “Sorry, but that’s all we have time for this morning,” I called over my shoulder as I stood at the counter, spreading the cream cheese....
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It’s Time to End Distracted Driving #ItCanWait
This is a sponsored blog post. I was compensated by AT&T. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We were at the end of our street, about to pull out onto the main road, when it hit me. WE ARE ALMOST...
View Article36 [Non-Overused] Ways to Say I Love You to Your Kids
Parenting a newborn is tough, what with the constant feedings, night wakings, and the total cluelessness the first time around (for some of us, anyway). There’s also the fact that caring for a tiny...
View ArticleThe 5-Minute Exercise That Will Transform How You Respond to Your Struggling...
My 5-year-old is standing at the edge of the indoor swimming pool. Well, not exactly standing. More like quivering and shaking and crying hysterically. His swim teacher has just announced cheerily that...
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A Letter to My Child on the First Day of Kindergarten
INSIDE: A mom’s heartfelt letter to her firstborn child on the first day of kindergarten. Dear son, on your first day of kindergarten, Everyone keeps telling you how much you’ll love school. This is...
View Article40+ Quick & Simple Ways to Brighten Your Child’s Day
Inside: A list of 40+ easy ways to brighten your child’s day today. Before I had children, I felt very confused whenever I’d encounter a grouchy kid. What’s there to be grumpy about? I’d wonder....
View ArticleYou Are More Than Your Worst Parenting Mistake
It’s 11:00pm. You know you should be sleeping. But sleep seems impossible. Every time you shut your eyes, your mind flashes a reel of your latest shortcomings. You see the moment earlier today when...
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