Many times over the years I have wondered if I am really the best mom for my child. Shouldn't my son have a mother that is more patient? One that doesn't get exasperated over constant humming and singing. A mom...
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Tips for Surviving the Holidays with Kids that Struggle
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Ahh the holidays. A time of high expectations and too often, disappointments when things do go as planned. Surviving the holidays with typical children is challenging enough, but when your child struggles with typical days, the holidays can bring on...
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Gift Ideas for Kids (Ages 8 and up) 2018
Figuring out what to get your child for Christmas can be challenging. I have complied a list of some great gifts for the kids on your list! This gift is for ages 8 and up. Bloxels allows your child...
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My Favorite Thanksgiving and Winter Books for Kids
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I love reading books to my kids, it started in utero and I still enjoy reading to them. When they were a bit younger we read every night, many books, several times. Now they usually read to themselves, but we...
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Unboxing My Sharing Magazine box!!
Hey Friends! Do you like getting try products for FREE??? Yes FREE!! I signed up for https://mymagazinesharing.socialmedialink.com/home#/ to get free products and coupons. I accept “challenges” to share about the free stuff I get and I earn points and qualify for...
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Confessions From a Yelling Mom
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Hi, My name is Tara, and I yell. I never wanted to be the mom that yelled. Before having kids I always heard how patient I was with children. I worked with some pretty challenging kiddos, but NOTHING prepares you...
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Stop Punishing Kids For Having ADHD
I see and read about it every day, parents asking each other, “What consequences or punishment should I give my child with ADHD so that they will…” Parents and teachers are excellent at coming up with punishments. Everything from writing...
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ADHD Is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of!
When you first receive the diagnosis of ADHD many times you are very upset. Many people grieve the news. They only see and think about how hard life is going to be. They often feel ashamed and think they should...
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How to Show Empathy to Your Young Child
Young kids can be dramatic. This is not a news flash to anyone that has been around them. Sometimes their reactions seem way over the top. Often parents and caregivers try to distract them out of these feelings. We try...
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No One Has it All Together
When you look at other parents, what do you see? You may see the things they own, their style of clothes and how they wear their hair. You may see a clean house when you come to visit. You see...
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