Eating ice cream for breakfast.

Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast

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While researching some fun holidays that pop up in February, I came across a day that takes place on the first Saturday of the month. It's called Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. Now, taking the day literally means...
A mom snuggling with her son.

Enjoy Every Moment

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Enjoy every moment. Enjoy this time; it goes so fast. Appreciate every little thing. As a relatively new mother, I hear this a lot. Often a version is said to me in response to evidence that I am sleepy from...
As parents, we have this overwhelming instinct to care for our families and usually enjoy doing so. Nothing makes me happier than cooking for the family and seeing everyone enjoy it. The more of a mess my son has...
Writing down a plan for the new year in a journal.

Get Your Goals in Order

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The new year is upon us, and I'm ready for it to begin. I don't know about you, but each year I like to come up with a (realistic) list of goals to achieve throughout the year. I'm not big...
I have been questioning the behavioral expectations of my firstborn daughter, who is five years old. I often hear myself reminding her that her younger sister, who is 18 months old, is watching everything she does. I tell her...
Bored kids laying on the couch.

Winter Break Blues

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As the most wonderful time of the year comes to a close, we sadly watch as unused wrapping paper is rolled up and stored away, holiday trinkets that adorned every shelf or table are being brought to the garage...
A mom working next to her son.

Even the Pros Aren’t Perfect

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Professionals and professional organizations are constantly updating guidance on child-rearing practices to align with the latest research. This leads to more parenting musts and must-not than I could list here. Suffice it to say; there are a lot. Combine...
Whether you’re “into music” or not, your musical tastes will probably help inform your offspring, which is why I try to provide my boys with a wide range of songs, styles, and genres. Since birth, they’ve heard everything from...
A mother hugging her son.

Hold On to Hope

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As the morning sun gently cascades the bed and the flickering light washes over me, I am reminded of the hope in the new day.  Hope holds onto my hand, letting me know I’m not alone on my journey of...
The following statement is obvious, but it bears repeating; being a mom is a full-time job—one with none of the pay and atypical benefits. Your average career will offer weekends off, paid vacation (hopefully), and maybe some health benefits...

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