parenting
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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… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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Quick Self-Care Tips for the Busy Mom
Being a mom (to either fur or human babies) is a daunting task that takes a toll on the time you put into yourself. Here are some quick self-care tips that I’ve found helpful to me as a busy mom. 1. Find a good sugar scrub. Mine is a gentle scrub made by Scentsy. There… Continue reading
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Milestones Make for Bittersweet Moments
Every parent knows the feeling of watching your child hit the milestones for their age group. They also know the tinge of sadness that follows due to their baby growing up. Milestones at any age make for bittersweet moments. We are currently dealing with an 18-month-old who decided to jump from her crib during a… Continue reading
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The Hardest Part of Grief
This post hits hard on a few levels. We have had a tragedy in our family that has rocked us all to the core. In my little household, it has hit our oldest the hardest. That is where the hardest part of grief comes in. This past Wednesday my husband responded with his volunteer department… Continue reading
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Hot Mess Mom
That term is used in a lot of different ways. Hot Mess Moms range from a strategic messy bun and leggings to bed head and gym shorts. I fell somewhere in the middle of those two this morning. I start my weekday between 5:40-5:50 am Monday through Friday (and sometimes Saturday depending on my husband’s… Continue reading
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Christmas Gifts From A Child’s Eyes
Earlier tonight I was browsing Amazon after I put the baby to bed. I have only a few people left in my Christmas list to buy for and I refuse to be a last minute shopper this year… Well, I hope to not be anyway. My oldest still had some time before bed, so she… Continue reading
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ADHD and Other Things
My oldest had therapy today, and I thought, “Why not share our story?”. Now is as good a time as any, and I always get questions about it when I write on the topic. So, if you have a bit of time, here we go… Boogie was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of four.… Continue reading
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Sneaky With a Chance of Baby Powder.
Let me tell you about the time my eight-year-old thought I’d lost my mind. I’m sure this will happen MANY times over the next few years, but this one is my all-time favorite moment in my parenting history so far. Let me start with a little bit of backstory. My daughter, whom I will refer… Continue reading
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