The Step Mom
I am getting married in 4 months. I’m not going to lie, I cannot wait to be the wife of such a fantastic man who is loving and caring and thoughtful. He…
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Playing With Fire – Learning Resiliency
“Oh hunny, get down from there you will get hurt!” one mother cried out to my child who was climbing a set of boulders at a park one day. I looked up…
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Let The Children Play! Battling Mom Guilt
Looking back on one of my articles from last month, I can’t help but notice a trend, Mom guilt. It’s almost like we don’t even realize she’s sneaking up on us because…
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Why You Should Understand the Power of the P
As a mom of a growing young man and young lady (teenagers), I am constantly looking at the messages being sent to our youth through the media. What has happened? Where did…
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Keep Them Safe, Part 2 – Car Seat Safety for Children
My sweet Alexa just turned six a few weeks ago! I can’t believe how fast time flies. She got in the car the other day frustrated and upset, so I asked what…
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I Choose My Kids – Dating As a Parent
I have made a commitment to myself. I have made a commitment to my kids. It is a commitment that many may feel obligated to comment on or judge. Perhaps, it’s even…
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For Our Daughters
For as long as I can remember, my daughter has asked me questions that were more insightful than her little years would ever know. Standing there looking at me with her big…
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I’m a Mother-Effing Warrior
A friend of mine recently gave birth in the hospital and a few weeks after her birth we got together and I was able to snuggle and swoon over her sweet new…
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The Difference Between Giving & Sharing
I was chatting with a friend over lunch today, and I had one of those moments where my mouth outran my brain, and something profound and almost wise fell out! It was…
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On Banning the Word “Bossy”
The hot topic in my newsfeed this week is the new movement to ban the use of the word “bossy”. Some big names are supporting it- Sheryl Sandberg, Beyonce, Diane Von Furstenberg….
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