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Am I Giving My Kids Too Much?
Do you ever wonder if you are giving your kids too much or doing too much for them? I thought maybe it would get easier to determine this as my children got older. Now I find myself with a teen and a...
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What I Wish I Knew Before My Son Arrived
Two years ago, when I was pregnant with my son, my husband and I did many things to prepare for his arrival. We took a childbirth class, set up a crib, decorated a nursery, and installed a car seat....
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Have you heard “I’m bored” enough?
Summertime! What memories do you have of time spent as a child during June, July, and August? There may be summer chores that come to mind like tending the garden or mowing lawns. But I do hope that...
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The First of Many Lasts
In a month, on my 49th birthday, my youngest child starts the first day of her last year of school. As a mom, I have mixed emotions. I’m excited for her and all she has and will accomplish, yet I am...
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College Send-Off: Are You Ready?
College is a time of transition and can be extremely challenging for the student and the parents. You may have been preparing your child for college since the day she was born, but how prepared are...
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5 Steps of De-escalating Emotions
In the parenting world, especially during the pre-teen and teenage years, children’s emotions are running high. When they experience sensory overload, the whole world becomes overwhelming and POOF,...
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Ignore or Explore? Should I Be Concerned About My Child’s Stuttering?
When working in the field of early childhood you get many questions from parents regarding child development. I can’t tell you how many times a parent has asked me a question that began with the words...
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Summer: Balancing Fun and Structure
It’s that time of year again and school is out! Many parents struggle with or wonder how to maintain healthy habits and structure outside of the school year. For most kids, summer means freedom, late...
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Managing Drop-Offs for Easier Goodbyes!
Tips for daycare, preschool, and school age drop-offs and transitions If your children are like mine, it’s not always easy for them to say goodbye, especially when going to daycare or school. While...
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Traveling Without Your Kids: Tips to Make it Easier for Everyone!
Whether you’re a working parent who has to take a business trip or just going on a vacation without your children, being away from them can be tough! Thankfully, there are things you can do to prepare...
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