Valentine’s Day was supposed to be a day that we celebrate love. But instead, our community was shattered due to the senseless shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. We watched the news stunned to see 17 innocent…
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Why Our Kids Only Do One After-School Activity
I ran into a friend recently who I haven’t seen in forever. I, of course, said the same words we always say, “We need to get together, when are you free?!” She ran through their schedule of swimming, track, music…
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The Four Words Every New Mom Needs to Hear
You made it – welcome to motherhood. All those months of preparation, angst, and worry are over, and now it’s time to adjust to this new way of life. The newborn stage is a time when your needs are overshadowed…
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It’s OK to Say No to Your Kids and Yes to Yourself
When I recently missed our daughter’s honor role assembly, I, of course, felt guilty. Mom guilt is for real, and I wanted to be there for her. But I knew I needed a break. I was overwhelmed with life, anxiety,…
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Dear Husbands, Moms Don’t Get Bored
“If you get bored, will you make me a cup of coffee?” He asked as I groggily trudged into the kitchen in the early morning. I looked at him quizzically, not even sure how to respond. Bored? What’s boredom? I…
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Do This and Your Kids Will Wake Up Happy Every Day
Are your kids not morning people? Maybe wake up like a grump monster? One of mine does, but it’s not a little grouchy, she is like grumpy cat times 10,000,000. I used to struggle every single morning to get her…
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She Only Asked Once
“Mommy, will you lay with me?” I looked at the clock and rolled my eyes. It was already 9:30 pm and it was the last thing I wanted to do. I was tired. I wanted to finish watching a show…
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How to Ditch Mom Guilt Forever with This Single Thought
It’s so prevalent once you become a parent. The mom guilt sets in almost immediately after holding your new baby. Will I harm him if I don’t breastfeed? To co-sleep or not to co-sleep? How early is too early to go…
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30 Awesome Non-Princess Netflix Movies for Kids
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock (like me) you know that Netflix is the bombdotcom for kids. (And grown ups!) While we’ve been binge watching House of Cards, our girls have been loving the movies on their iPad. They…
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Let’s Bring Back the Village
My mother-in-law was in town for a visit and we were reminiscing about how the hell she survived raising four kids. Her response? “Oh we had it easier back then.” I was kind of surprised, I’ll admit, about how it…
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