Before my first daughter Abby was born, I read A TON. Books, magazines, and blogs. Web discussion forums. The breast pump manual. And I had it all figured …
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7 Surefire Ways to Make Your Kid a Better Student
A few questions for you: When your child makes a mistake, does she take it hard? Do you get the feeling your kid isn't applying himself at school? Does your …
Here’s the Secret Phrase to Turn Your Kid Into an Amazing Student
My 5-year-old Abby struggles when she makes mistakes. Just a hunch, but I think it might have something to do with her mother being a perfectionist. Or maybe it's …
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12 Signs That You’re in Love – A Letter to My Daughter
Inside: How do you know when you're in love? I learned that life lesson the hard way. When my daughter asks, I'll tell her these surefire signs of love. At …
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Warning: Read This Before You Take Your Kids Shopping
I have a problem. Or to be more accurate: My whole family has a problem. Me, Ty, and even Abby. There exists a place that when we cross the threshold, we lose …
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It’s Not a Compliment When You Say, “I Don’t Know How You Do It”
Women have this phrase they tend to say. A lot. I've heard it come from a "working mom" to a "stay-at-home mom." And vice versa. Married moms say it to single …
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10 Funny E-Cards Only Parents Will Understand
I just can't get enough of these e-cards. They're free, they're funny, and you can even make your own on their web site. I swear the person who made this …
How to Stay Connected to Your Child When You Share Custody
I have shared custody of my 5-year-old girl. This means Abby is with us every other week – and with her dad and stepmom on the off weeks. I miss Abby …
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How to Deal With Toddler Tantrums Like an Expert…With a Cheat Sheet
Inside: When your kid throws a temper tantrum, do you lose your cool? Get frustrated? Embarrassed? Next time, use these proven tricks for dealing with toddler …
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9 Secrets for a Successful Return to Work After Maternity Leave
Inside: Returning to work after maternity leave? Here are some less obvious details to consider for your back-to-work checklist. I met a friend for afternoon tea …
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5 Creative Childcare Solutions You Will Totally Love
Inside: Struggling with the idea of sticking your baby in daycare full-time? These childcare solutions will save some serious money AND give you more time with …
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12 Unique Father’s Day Gifts That Will Make Dad Laugh
Inside: If a dad in your life doesn't fit the mainstream mold, typical gifts of golf, beer, and ties won't cut it. But he'll love these funny Father's Day …
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Warning: This Will Make Your Kid Love Learning to Read
In seventh grade, I had a class one semester to boost my SAT vocabulary. We learned words like flout, exacerbate, and garrulous – basically, words you'd never …
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Do You Make This Mistake at the Dinner Table?
Inside: Does the Clean Plate Club work? This is what happens when parents pressure kids to eat more food. When I was in 2nd grade, my mom and I lived with her …
How to Deal With Your Bored Kid – With Zero Effort {Printable}
We've hit a new phase in the last few weeks: "Mom, I'm bored." Previous phases included "I know that" and "I don't care," which we dealt with by redirecting …
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5 Important Steps That Will Help Protect Your Child From Sexual Abuse
Update: I first wrote this post after a rape case in Steubenville, Ohio, was all over the news in 2013. As a mother of now three daughters and no sons, this post …
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8 Ways to Say No at Work – Without Feeling Guilty
My cube-mate Jenny said something a few weeks ago that surprised the heck out of me. She has a wicked long commute, so in order to pick up her sweet baby boy from …
4 Things I Learned From My First Sleepover
My girl Abby just turned five on Saturday. Five! The typical birthday party for her group of friends from school is: Everyone meets at a park. The parents …
7 Surefire Ways to Get Your Kid to Stop Whining {Printable}
Inside: If your whining kids are driving you crazy, check out these practical tricks for how to stop whining while still keeping your patience intact. My …
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