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Snow day(s) survival
As I write this my husband and I are staring at the reality of spending a sixth day snowed in with our seven-year-old son. Yes, sixth. As in one, two, three, four, five, and six. Our part of the...
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Falling out of first place
Last month was kind of weird for our family. Work schedules, after school activities, evening commitments, and multiple bouts of a stomach “situation” left my husband, our son, and me like three ships...
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7 Unsung Milestones
Parenting a young child is very much about “firsts.” First smiles, first laughs, first steps, first words, first day of school—all wonderful and important moments in your little one’s life. I love...
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Missing my baby
I’ve had a heavy heart the last few days. I’m really, really missing my baby. You see, somehow my baby has turned into a kid. I’m sure it was a gradual change, but it’s hit me very suddenly. It feels...
View ArticleParental encouragement on the internet (it DOES exist!)
I’ll never forget the first time I got a truly negative, punch-in-the-gut comment on a parenting article I wrote. “I feel really sorry for your son.” Other writers who share their parenting experiences...
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Home sweet home…soon, I hope
A week ago Saturday, my husband, son, and I came home to something no family ever wants to see: The window to our backdoor smashed in. Couch cushions tossed around the living room. Bags dumped out on...
View ArticleJoy in the “junk”
Since last spring, we’ve been on quite the KonMari kick in our household. Well, to be more accurate, my husband has been on quite the KonMari kick, and when he’s on a kick, it’s best to just go with...
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Thank you for loving my child
June 17th was supposed to be our son’s last day of school. But instead of spending the day having extra recess and signing yearbooks, most of the kids in our local public school systems stayed home. A...
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Postpartum Diary
Day 1 So this little nugget arrived in the wee hours of the morning. I try not to call things “the best” because I feel like it minimizes old memories and sets you up to never surpass new ones. But I’m...
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Mama’s on Vacation: Love and Craziness in Eight Movements
Last Thursday I boarded a plane headed for Atlanta where two of my college friends picked me up so we could make the drive to Nashville. There we met up with two more college friends and spent five...
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Your Baby is not a Blank Slate
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...
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5 Tips for Surviving the Dog Days of Winter
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...
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It’s all about Perspective: Parenting Under Pressure
Last week, an old friend of mine from college posted on social media about an experience she had taking her two little boys to the park. She let them run and play, and ordered some lunch while she...
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Five Benefits of Public Schools
This blog is the first in a three-part series exploring the pros and cons of different schooling options for your child. You can also listen to Melissa and Lindi discuss this topic on this week’s...
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Five Benefits of Homeschooling
In this final part of our three-part series on schooling choices, we will explore the benefits of homeschooling your child. Homeschooling has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many...
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Moms and the Mental Load
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...
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7 Proven Potty Training Tips From Mamas Who’ve Been There
As a team of moms who have tackled potty training more times than we can count on two hands, when we say we’ve been there, trust us, we mean it! At first, it’s a bittersweet moment because it dawns on...
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Four Unique Extracurricular Activities for Your Unique Child!
When it comes to extracurricular activities, it can sometimes feel like the options are limited to the same old sports and dance classes. However, if you’re looking for something different and unique...
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Don’t Miss the Forest for the Trees: The Rewards of Parenting
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?...
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Ten Essential Positive Parenting Tips
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...
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