Secrets for a "Sort of" Organized Home
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Keeping a perfectly organized house can be a challenge with small children, but you can easily have a "sort of" organized home.... Read full article
Santa and His Magic–In Full Effect for as Long as Possible
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When it’s all said and done, if my children have joyful memories, then I have given them a great gift.... Read full article
Expert Tips on Handling Holiday Havoc
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Do the visions of sugarplums dancing in your head get flattened by your massive “To do” list each holiday season? Does the dream of a perfect white Christmas have you seeing red when it comes to dealing with family schedules? If your holiday travels ... Read full article
The Unfinished Family: Struggling with Secondary Infertility
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I bought a yellow shirt that read, “I’m a Big Sister!” in a rainbow-glitter font. My daughter was barely two years old, and I knew that having a second child might not happen immediately. ... Read full article
Mom, Can I Have a Cell Phone?: Navigating Through the Big Decision
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Does your child NEED a cell phone? Maybe not, but if they do, you need to know how to keep them safe.... Read full article
Yes Means Yes, No Means No: Teaching Consent to Your Children
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Sexual assault is an overwhelming issue. High profile cases of rape are splattered across news websites, newspapers, and social media.... Read full article
Child’s Play: Don’t Hate the Playa OR the Game
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“Mama, will you play with me?” The question can sometimes sink me like a stone, especially if I’m in the midst of a work project or otherwise doing something I want or need to do.... Read full article
7 Fun Things To Do After Thanksgiving Dinner
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Since quality time with friends and family can be hard to come by these days, consider using that after-dinner time to create a new family tradition. ... Read full article
A Special Solution To Sibling Strife
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They’d barely tumbled in the door from school when it started. “Mom! I called that seat first!” “Mom! She took two cookies and I only got one!” And there I was, jumping in to play referee...again. ... Read full article