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Sometimes…You Can Stop A Tantrum With A Hug

March break has left my daughter exhausted and emotional. The other day she threw herself on the ground, threatening to hit and kick me. I don't even remember what caused this tantrum because they seem to happen regularly. My daughter is six years old, yet sometimes I think she acts more like a toddler. Friends and family are constantly telling me that I have a very “energetic” daughter. That … [Continue reading...]

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Why Learning Your Love Language Is Crucial To Your Relationship

A friend recently asked me if I was able to write down for my husband exactly what I needed from him—the tangible and intangible things that he could do that would make me feel loved, appreciated, wanted and needed. It was something that I hadn't even thought to do but once it was presented to me I wondered, can I even make a list like that? And I realized I didn't really know if I … [Continue reading...]

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Don’t Hide When You’re Overwhelmed

by Chic Austin "I'm so overwhelmed." It was a normal day in our home but I was on the verge of tears for no apparent reason at all. I was mentally tired. At the time I was taking 4 classes, working part-time at the college, running a non-profit, and raising 3 young children on my own. Oh, believe me, I was handling it all with a smile! I smiled at the daycare teacher when I picked my … [Continue reading...]

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4 Ways To Feel Less Isolated As A Young Mom

The main reason I started this website was to find a community. I felt like I had been pregnant for three years straight after two back-to-back pregnancies. I had few mommy friends that I could relate to. I was spending my time with kids who couldn't communicate with me and I was going craaaaazy. I needed an outlet. I needed to connect with other women who "got me." I know I am not alone. … [Continue reading...]

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School’s Out, Mommy Camp Is In Session!

One of my goals for the month was to come up with a plan for these kids this summer. It's usually a rough time for me because I work from home, the kids are always here, and my husband works late so there's no downtime all day. Plus, the summer camps I've looked into are prohibitively expensive. $350 a week for ONE child and no sibling discounts or scholarships or loans or grants or refunds or … [Continue reading...]

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7 Tips To Keep You From Punking Out On Your Goals

I'm a pretty big dreamer. As my husband always tells me, there is nothing I feel like I can't do. I'm invincible. Little things like logic or time constraints don't really mean much to me when it comes to a goal I really want to accomplish. But sometimes when you dream big, you risk a lot. Which leads to self-doubt and a bit of fear. That little voice starts getting louder: Are you REALLY going … [Continue reading...]

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Is Your Child Shy Or Is It Something More?

My husband and I walked into our daughter’s parent-teacher conference pretty confident. After all, our baby girl was reading fluently, bringing home 100% marks on her math homework, and was performing well in art, music and gym. I was happy to be there and hear the praise wash over us as her teacher gushed on what a great student she was. But then she said something we weren’t expecting. She … [Continue reading...]

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12 Ways To Keep Your Kids Busy Long Enough To Get Something Done

There comes a time in every parent's life when they need a minute to do something. That "something" might be writing a paper, finishing a few emails, making dinner or just painting your toes. I feel like my creativity has been tested to my limit as I always need a minute or two to concentrate on something. I've got so much on my plate that simply waiting until the kids are sleeping just isn't … [Continue reading...]

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