Tag: parenting
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This is a loaded question…
I used to say I was worried about the world that my children will have to grow up in. All the political hate, racism, LGBTQ… There’s so much anger and animosity towards others that don’t share the views people want them to. And I hate that. But then I heard someone say that we shouldn’t…
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Quick Summer Cleaning
I know there’s really no quick way to clean a house. I mean really clean it. BUT I have utilized a few things that have helped speed up the process. (And they are things my kids can use. Win Win!) I’m a lover of lists, so I’ll stick with that format for this post also.…
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That Cleaning Chaos
School is out and the kids are home ALL. THE. TIME. Okay, maybe not all the time, but the majority of the day. If you’re lucky enough to send them to camps or sports practices, that’s awesome! If you have littles that are too young for that, this may help. I have put together a…
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Which Way Is Up?
You know the feeling when you go through your day and don’t really remember how you got to where you are? Like driving on autopilot when you take the same route every day. Well, I wish I could tell you that every day of your life will be like that. Not a chance… Now think…
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Another (School) Year Ending
Tomorrow is the first of May, and I can’t help but think of what the summer will hold. Trips, camps, sleeping in…yeah right. More like bickering, a higher grocery bill, and more dirt to sweep up. I’m not going to complain though. Not much anyway. At least not for the first week or so. This…
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The Parent I Didn’t Ask to Be
I’ve shared my journey with my oldest on here a few times, with occasional updates on her treatment, diagnosis, etc. To some, it may seem trivial that I dwell so much on the fact that she has ADHD, among other challenges. I’ve tried to deal with it all in silence here lately, but that seems…
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Seasons of Parenting
A common comparison for life is to look at it as seasons. Seasons change, some are harsher than others, and some are amazing. The same comparison can be made with parenting. Since my oldest has been diagnosed ADHD, I have been an open book about it. I talk about her meds, therapy, home strategies…but what…
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I Am That Mom
As a mom, I have my struggles with my children. Power struggles, bedtime struggles, discipline struggles… Yesterday I figured out I am THAT mom. Big things happen, I remain calm. Small things, well that’s another story. As I’ve mentioned before, my oldest has a pretty tough time with her ADHD. We’ve been back and forth…