Part two of our series on parenting through adoption focuses not on the adopted child, but on the siblings in an adoptive family. Often overlooked, the complexities of becoming an adoptive sibling can be difficult to navigate for your biological children as the family focuses their attention on welcoming the new family member! Here are some common concerns for adoptive
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Loving and Supporting Your Adopted Child Congratulations! Your family has grown through the beautiful process of adoption. You’ve shown tremendous love and dedication to make it through the grueling and slow process, but now, as you bring your little one home, a new and unique challenge awaits. In this two-part series we will explore the challenges that come with raising
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Deciding on dinner plans can be a frustrating task when you’re a busy mama with a picky eater in the house! Don’t worry, mama – it doesn’t have to be that hard. Here are four of our favorite, easy meals that are guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters! Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole Indulge your little
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As the lazy days of summer come to an end, it’s time to think about back to school prep! This is an exciting and hectic time for moms, especially those who have kids entering school for the first time! With a few tips and tricks, you can make the transition from summer to school year as smooth as possible for
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Parenting isn’t easy for anyone, but parents of children with special needs have a set of their own unique challenges. Raising a child with disabilities comes with a different set of circumstances that requires an extra level of care and attention. It can also be emotionally taxing to witness your child have a different experience than other children, as well
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Every mom wants to be the best possible parent for her children. Fostering a trusting relationship and a strong bond with your little ones is crucial! Positive parenting allows you to coach and guide your children through life in an encouraging and collaborative way. Here are some of our favorite tips to maintain a healthy and positive household as you
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Becoming a mom changes – well – EVERYTHING. Keeping your individual sense of fashion while juggling all the responsibilities of motherhood can seem impossible, especially when you find yourself covered in spit-up stains most days. But keeping your sense of individuality and feeling good in your skin is important to maintaining good mental health! Here are some easy tips for
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You planned, anticipated, and now your little one is here! Having a baby is life-changing – in fact, having a baby changes everything, including who you are as a person. Your entire perspective changes, and you become something brand new: a parent. With all these changes, it is natural for your relationships to grow and evolve, including your relationship with
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Going to the beach is a great way to get outside and enjoy the summer sun with your family, but with littles in tow, visiting the coast can be quite a production! We pulled together 6 of our favorite summer beach hacks, so you can focus on fun with your family and leave summer stress behind! Bring an Inflatable Pool
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By the time I’ve dropped off and picked up the children from school, worked a full day in the office, cooked dinner, and got the children showered and ready for bed, all I want to do is collapse on the couch. I wouldn’t trade my family for anything, but there was a time when I used to enjoy my daily
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