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I never claimed to be an expert in parenting because doing that would be stupid. A degree in Child Development, two kids, and a blog does not an expert make. How could I possibly presume to know what works for you and your kids when I don’t even know what works for me and mine? […]
My 5-year-old son, BooBoo is the most spirited and loving child around. Always has been. Whether he’s making fast friendships with strangers or weaseling out of trouble on account of those dimples, he’s always workin’ his magnetic mojo. As his mother, I’d love to tell you that I’m immune to his charms, but even I’ve […]
I clearly remember being 8 years old and praying for a Barbie Dream House. “Dear God, I’m a good girl and my neighbor Jessica has a Barbie Dream House. I really want one too, so please give it to me. Amen.” I tucked myself into bed and imagined all the amazing things I could do […]
Last week I shared the 6 chores I refuse to pay my kids to do because, by golly, they live here too. That’s not to say I’m running some kind of child sweat shop ’round these parts, but rather, I simply believe that basic everyday chores should be done by each and every person living […]
As we struggle to parent effectively, keep food on the table, and prioritize family above all else, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of loving our children with intention. While we’d all like to believe that we’ve done a stellar job showing our children how much we love them, we owe it to […]
As much as I try to prepare, protect, and educate my young man, sometimes I wonder if he’s teaching me more than I could ever teach him. As I continue to practice the art of understanding my tween, I thought I’d share these 6 things I didn’t know about tweens until I had one.
I’m a huge believer in giving kids chores for a few reasons: 1. I’m busy. 2. They live here too. 3. It’s the least they can do. But really, folks, anyone over the age of four living under your roof can and probably should contribute to your household in some way. Kids are capable, and […]
Some people spend their whole lives looking for magic while others seem to have no problem finding it. I don’t believe moments of magic are reserved for the lucky ones, but rather those who are open to receiving it. It was by no accident that our first real family vacation was magical. For the first time probably […]
There are times that I really blow it as a mother. Try as I might, I manage to disappoint myself at least a few dozen times before lunch. You see, motherhood is hard. If you’re a mom you already know that. If you’re not a mom, just wait. I was a totally better mom before […]
“Growing up is never easy. You hold on to things that were. You wonder what’s to come. But that night, I think we knew it was time to let go of what had been, and look ahead to what would be. Other days. New days. Days to come. The thing is, we didn’t have to […]
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