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What do the moms need to hear today?
I logged into my blog’s Facebook page this morning and realized that I didn’t have any posts scheduled. For today, or any day until like, March. I’m normally more on top of things.…
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Attention needs: the ADHD child and the momma who loves him
When Ezra was in day treatment (behavioral therapy), we were taught that there are four main reasons that children misbehave: 1) they are seeking attention 2) they are seeking power or control 3)…
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Why moms fail at new years resolutions (10 tips for January survival)
Are you a young momma who has set some goals or new years resolutions for the new year? I know I am. There’s just something about the beginning of January that beckons me to…
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#mommyproblems: the Christmas edition (with bonuses from Instagram!)
The struggle is real. Because motherhood knows no holidays, sick days, nor days off. If anything, holidays like Christmas mean MORE work for moms. These tweets prove it. #mommyproblems: the Christmas edition Is…
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#mommyproblems: Moms Vent in These Hilarious Tweets
Whenever I need a laugh…whenever I feel alone…whenever I wonder if i’m the only one about to lose my ever-lovin-mind…I head to Twitter. The #mommyproblems hashtag never disappoints. Ever. I find myself laughing…
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My best mom memes of 2016
On my 2016 Reader Survey (if you haven’t taken it yet, you can do so here: Reader Survey), it seems that my readers are interested in the following topics: motherhood (83.3%), marriage (72.2%),…
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My Self Care Must-Haves (As a Special Needs Mom)
Self care is so important for special needs parents. Over the last two years, I have very much evolved in how I have accomplished self care in my life. Below are my top…
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How to listen to grown up music (even when you have kids)
A pumpkin spice candle flickers on my mantle. The boys are playing together as peacefully as two rowdy boys can. And my favorite music is streaming from Pandora on the living room TV.…
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Dear Moms of Preschool Boys: It gets easier, I promise
We took family pictures last weekend. I don’t think I’ve ever looked forward to a photo session quite so much. We got to dress the boys in matching clothes: an 18 months shirt…
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An open letter to my blue-eyed baby on his first birthday
Hi Baby. You don’t really understand, but today is your FIRST BIRTHDAY. We made it! And of course, we are celebrating in style by waking up at 5 AM! Little Brother, you have…