Forgive and forget. Let bygones be bygones. Take the high road. We have endless little sayings that all say the same thing: be forgiving. It sounds simple when these phrases roll off our tongues. It sounds like all we have to do is simply smile, forgive the person in question and forget the hurt and…
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THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF PARENTING – IS IT JUST AS GOOD NOW?
Many of us have heard people going on and on about the good old days of parenting. People lamenting on how times have changed, and many seem to think it hasn’t been for the better. I have to be honest; I tend to disagree. The good old days of parenting may be over, but it…
HOW TO BE A GOOD MOM ON A BAD MOM DAY
As moms, we all have bad days. They are just unavoidable. In fact, for me, sometimes I just wake up on the wrong side of the bed. There have been days that I woke up after a long night of tossing and turning, only to wake up to the sounds of my kids fighting over…
HOW BEING A MOM HAS HELPED ME GROW
Becoming a mom has forced me to discover myself in my rawest form. There was once a time that I consciously chose to have a makeup-free day, the days I decided I would let my hair look beachy and windblown. Now, these days are somewhat representative of the way I navigate the chaos of motherhood….
DICE GAMES FOR KIDS
As kids get older, parents get excited about not having to play the same games over and over again. (I don’t know about you, but I was pretty excited when we got past the Candy Land stage in our house!) Dice games for kids have many benefits! They can usually be played by any number…
10 REASONS BEING A MOM IS AMAZING
Being a mom comes with a huge amount of responsibility. There have been several times I have found myself overwhelmed, needing a breather to take care of myself. While motherhood isn’t always easy, it is an amazing experience that I am grateful to have. 10 REASONS BEING A MOM IS AMAZING There are so many…
LETTER TO MY KIDS ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Dear Children, the first day of school is coming. In fact, it is so close that we have already started changing our routine back to fit in with busy school days and extracurriculars. Summer is almost over. Gone will be the days of a more relaxed schedule, and back will be the days of homework…
EATING TOGETHER – HOW THIS FAMILY TRADITION BENEFITS EVERYONE
Eating together is a family tradition that benefits everyone, for several reasons. Gathering around the table with my family is one of my most treasured times of the entire day. Our family dinner table is where everyone talks about the important things that are going on in their lives. We share the ups and downs…
DEAR DIFFICULT CHILD, I GET YOU AND I LOVE YOU
Dear Difficult Child, There have been many times I have watched you, the fire burning in your eyes as you tell your siblings to back off. I have to admit; I was not fully prepared for just how differently you would react to things than they do. While I am aware that all children are…
DEAR DAUGHTER, I WANT YOU TO MAKE MISTAKES
Dear Daughter, From the moment I found out I was pregnant with you, my life changed. From that very moment, I knew I loved you more than I ever thought it was possible to love anyone. The day you were born, I remember how your tiny fingers grasped onto mine and held on tight, the…
