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03/29/2019
They Only Have One Mom I wanted to let you know of a proud moment that happened recently. I was at a baby shower with my grandma (who will be 90 in a few months). We were talking about being a stay-at-home mom, and she told me that staying home is something that I will never regret... More >>

Tags: Day CareParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStay-at-Home MomValues
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03/27/2019
10-Second Recipes: Muffin Tins Minus the Muffins ...Lately, I've reclaimed my tins, but my baking has been minus the muffins. Just like as a holder for buttons or earrings, muffin tins can provide delicious alternatives to muffins, saving time in the process as a perfect shaper of multiple single-servings... More >>

Tags: BudgetHealthParentingSimple SavingsTeensTips
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03/27/2019
3 Reasons NOT to Give Teens 'The Talk' We know it's not easy to parent teens today. From opioid addiction and school violence to the increase of mental health issues among teens, sexual education is just one of many issues you will help your son or daughter navigate during their teen years... More >>

Tags: Motherhood-FatherhoodParentingStressTeensTips
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03/27/2019
You Gave Me The Voice That I Needed I was the first female in a large family to graduate from college, which I paid for myself. Nineteen years ago, when I gave birth to our oldest child, I fully intended to return to work. After all, I had worked HARD to get that college degree and job... More >>

Tags: AttitudeDay CareParentingPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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03/26/2019
Forging Ahead I lost the vision in my right eye due to complications during pregnancy... More >>

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03/25/2019
Losing Yourself In Motherhood I think I approached my new role as mom differently than most. For me, mothering was in stages... More >>

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03/20/2019
It's Worth It When You See That They Are Happy I was a professional woman, working my head off, and then I had my daughter. After looking into her eyes, I could not return to work and sentence her to a life in daycare... More >>

Tags: FinancesMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStay-at-Home MomValues
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03/19/2019
The Secret of Being a Loving Mother-In-Law I am the mother of adult boys, all married, and living close by. I was never disappointed that I didn't have any girls. Once I had given birth to two boys, I assumed any more children would just be boys... More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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03/19/2019
You Make A Difference I have called you a few times in the past, including last summer when my children were fighting and you wisely suggested a money jar. Each time the kids fought, regardless of who was to blame, they owed money in the jar... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceParentingRegarding Dr. LauraStress
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03/14/2019
Forging Ahead I lost the vision in my right eye due to complications during pregnancy... More >>

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