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Six and a Half Tips For Tense Moms

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As a mom, it is perfectly natural to feel stressed, tense. At least that's what The Experts say. After all, we have a lot of responsibility, it's very important work raising kids, blahblahblah. Listen, I need everyone to quit celebrating moms for being "so strong" and for our "multi-tasking ... » Learn More about Six and a Half Tips For Tense Moms

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Prepping Teens for the World

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Raising teenagers is wild. They want their independence and privacy until they need a snack. They don't want mom's help until they can't find their other shoe. It's this constant push and pull of do-all-the-things-for-me and oh-my-god-i-know-lay-off.  As a parent, my goal is to make sure my ... » Learn More about Prepping Teens for the World

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Forty Three Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Nine Minutes

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43,829 minutes, or a month. That's how long I've been a member of the Dead Mom Club. Sorry, probably should've prefaced that with a trigger warning, but the gut-punch is kind of the point. "Something bad is happening," the oh-so articulate hospitalist said through the phone before asking ... » Learn More about Forty Three Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Nine Minutes

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Appliance Love: Proper Care & Maintenance

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If you're an old-head like me and get excited about new appliances, this post is for you! Also, sometimes I write things for money. This is one of those things. Proper care and maintenance of home appliances extend their lifespan. It can also improve their efficiency and save lots of money on ... » Learn More about Appliance Love: Proper Care & Maintenance

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Understanding Pre-k Education: The Four Core Learning Styles

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Oh, hi! We haven't chatted in a while. Like you, I've been busy with life. Three growing kids and my own adulting are topics I'd love to cover more often, but I've been spending a lot of time over at my new freelancing gig, Highlights Early Learning blog. I am stupid excited to have the opportunity ... » Learn More about Understanding Pre-k Education: The Four Core Learning Styles

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