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When the Popular Kid Gets Bullied
When you think about a kid who’s getting bullied, chances are you picture a teenage boy with clunky glasses and cystic acne, or maybe a 7th grade girl whose…
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Are You Causing Your Toddler to Misbehave?
We all know toddlers are prone to misbehave. Screaming, whining, and throwing fits in the grocery are all par for the course when you’re dealing with a tot…
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One-Line Affirmations for Moms
If you’re anything like me, you probably have trouble turning off the voice in your head. From the second your alarm blasts in the morning to…
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I Won’t Stop Thinking About the Toddler in Georgia Who Died This Month (And I Hope You Won’t Either)
The article showed up in my Facebook news feed between a picture of my cousin’s dog and someone’s rant about the World Cup. The headline said…
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On the Huffington Post! Dear Second-Time Moms
Today I am thrilled to have an article published at Huffington Post Parents asking if there is an unspoken mommy war going on between…
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New Study Reveals the Problem with Pinocchio
Do stories like Pinocchio really keep our kids from lying? One of the key ways parents teach their children right from wrong is through stories. Part of the…
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Beach Packing List for Toddlers
A trip to the beach: Nothing but the sun in your hair, sand in your toes, and a much needed dose of relaxation, right? Maybe, but…
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6 Heartfelt Things to Say to Your Husband on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is fast approaching, and I’ve been racking my brain to think of something that will at least come close to rivaling…
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Birthday Party
My son Luke will be turning two in August, just a few months from now. Which means that between savoring his last moments of baby-ness and…
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The 6 Christmas Gifts My Toddler is Still Obsessed With
The average toddler attention span is, what, five minutes? Ten if you’re lucky? That was one of the reasons we instated the…
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I Got The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
My husband Dave is my blog’s most dedicated reader, so of course he was a little worried when he read my post about the six things I really DIDN’T want to get for Mother’s Day…
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3 Ways Becoming a Mom Has Drawn Me Closer to God
Ask any mom to name the most significant event of her life, and chances are she will say the birth of her child…