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You Are More Than Your Worst Parenting Mistake
It’s 11:00pm. You know you should be sleeping. But sleep seems impossible. Every time you shut your eyes…
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40+ Quick & Simple Ways to Brighten Your Child’s Day
Before I had children, I felt very confused whenever I’d encounter a grouchy kid. What’s there to be grumpy about? I’d wonder…
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A Letter to My Child on the First Day of Kindergarten
Dear son, on your first day of kindergarten, Everyone keeps telling you how much you’ll love school. This is very true…
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The 5-Minute Exercise That Will Transform How You Respond to Your Struggling Child
My 5-year-old is standing at the edge of the indoor swimming pool. Well, not exactly standing. More like quivering and shaking and crying hysterically…
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36 [Non-Overused] Ways to Say I Love You to Your Kids
Parenting a newborn is tough, what with the constant feedings, night wakings, and the total cluelessness the first time around…
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It’s Time to End Distracted Driving #ItCanWait
We were at the end of our street, about to pull out onto the main road, when it hit me. WE ARE ALMOST OUT OF MILK…
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What To Do When Positive Parenting Is Too Exhausting
“I don’t want a bagel for breakfast,” my five-year-old stated. “Sorry, but that’s all we have time for this morning,” I called…
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16 Sanity-Saving Tips for Celebrating Christmas With Little Kids
Last year, on the night of December 25, I put my kids to bed and collapsed on the couch. All I could think was, WHEW. It’s over…
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How Ruining My Kid’s Artwork Made Me a Better Parent
It all started innocently enough. My 5-year-old said he wanted to make hearts for his grandparents…
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30 Ways to Make This Autumn Unforgettable [Free Printable]
Last week, after I vocally mourned the end of summer for the fifty-seventh time, my son chimed in that he actually loves fall…
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Dear Son, About That Pink Bathing Suit
Dear son, Can we talk about that pink bathing suit you wore all summer long? You see, you’re five years old now…
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The Life-Changing Parenting Lesson I Learned From a Bucket of Seashells
Because I’m a creature of habit, I got up at 6am every morning on our recent vacation to go for a walk…