As a mother, one of my greatest joys is witnessing the beautiful bond that forms between siblings. While sibling relationships are undoubtedly filled with ups and downs, I believe that encouraging a healthy and loving connection between siblings is one of the most valuable gifts we can give our children. In this blog post, I want to share some strategies
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As a mother to a daughter, I often find myself pondering the type of woman she will grow up to be. In a world filled with challenges and opportunities, my greatest wish is to raise a daughter who is strong, confident, and resilient. Being a woman in the world comes with unique challenges, and teaching our daughters to navigate this
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I sighed and plopped down on my mom’s plush, white couch, exhausted. Stating the obvious, she said “You look tired. Can I take the kids off your hands this weekend?” I heaved another heavy sigh as my mind raced around the question. Did I want her to take the kids? There was no doubt I was bone-tired, but something inside
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There is no doubt that parenthood is complex, marked by a mix of heartwarming moments and unforeseen challenges. One of the unexpected challenges many of us encounter is parenting while navigating the wilderness of grief. Two years ago, I faced the devastating loss of my sister. As I grappled with shock and sorrow, I realized that while my world had
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As moms, we have a lot on our plates. From taking care of our families to managing our homes, it can be easy to overspend without realizing it. But being a frugal mom means finding ways to save money and budget wisely, without sacrificing the things your family needs! In this blog post, we’ll share some practical tips for being
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Some days I wake up and can’t believe I have to do it all again (is it really only Thursday?). The long days of mom life can feel repetitive and sometimes even tedious. Does any of it really matter? All the diapers, bedtime routines, kissed booboos, and Bluey marathons can make it so easy to get bogged down in the
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I walked into the bathroom and sighed in frustration as I saw that the toilet paper roll was, once again, empty. Feeling overwhelmed, I got up and walked to the hallway closet where the extra rolls are kept, and replaced the roll. As I marched back out into the hallway, I called my three children to attention and lectured them
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We’ve all heard the expression “the dog days of summer,” those long, hot days when all you want to do is lie around and become one with the swimming pool. I’m here to propose that winter, too, has its “dog days!” The long, gloomy, frigid days as we inch slowly closer to spring tend to seem much longer than 24
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Nature versus nurture: it’s a question as old as time. Why do people do what they do? How does a child’s personality develop? Is it something they are born with or can a child be parented into being this way or that? Scholars, parents, and everyone in between have been asking this question for hundreds of years and the
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Done having kids? Here’s 3 things to expect: 1- The relief you may feel. People talk often about the sadness that comes with being done having babies, but it’s as important to talk about the relief many moms may feel. While remembering the smell of a baby may have you yearning for the newborn stage, the lack of sleep, painful
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