Parenting
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When The Magic Isn’t Enough
We recently returned from a family vacation to the one and only, fairy-tale-perfect and wonderfully magical place on earth, DisneyWorld. After saving for several years before having to cancel our trip in 2020, the anticipation for our long-awaited adventure was… Continue reading
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The 5 Letter Word I Won’t Say to My Kids
It comes out in the morning when I’m trying to get my kids to school. I say it in the afternoon after I’ve picked them up and we’re trying to get into the car and home. It slips when they’re… Continue reading
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10 Commandments for KIDS Fighting Fairly
When I was engaged someone gave us a sheet with 10 Commandments for Fighting Fairly. Sixteen years and some stains and wrinkles later, the sheet is still on our fridge. Every time I want to hold on to my anger,… Continue reading
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It’s Bedtime – A Poem
Developing good sleeping habits in my kids has been a priority in our parenting. Everyone has something right? For me, it’s sleep. I’m convinced I can be a better mom and my kids behave best when they are well rested… Continue reading
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When You Feel Like the Wicked Witch of the Westside of Your Home
It was a Saturday and the day had been going fairly well. Weather was nice. There wasn’t a lot to do and the kids and I had spent most of the day together. Nothing about that day seemed like dinner… Continue reading
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5 Ways to Manage Parenting While Working From Home
I still remember. It was a week before Spring Break. Classes canceled. Kids running out of school going bananas, thrilled about an extra week off of school. Parents stunned, yet still able to offer an uncertain chuckle. We had no… Continue reading
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