Recently my son's basketball season was coming to an end. It was Championship Saturday! He was in the Final 4 and going to play a team that had several of his friends on it. In our city over 2000 kids...
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Have You Heard of Peejamas?? The Potty Training Must have!!
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OH MY GOSH!!!! I wish these had been around when my kids were babies and toddlers! Have you seen or heard about these??? They are pajamas that absorb liquid from leaking diapers!!! Do you KNOW what that MEANS????? NO MORE...
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You don’t have to be perfect.
Don't let fear hold you back.
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You Are the Perfect Mom for Your Child
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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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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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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Bullying Is Every Parent’s Problem
Most of us are concerned about bullying. We worry that our children are going to be victims of bullying. Not enough of us worry that somehow our child will be the bully. I know it's difficult for most of us...
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Practice makes perfect
Life is full of transitions. By the time we are adults many of us have become flexible enough to handle many of these transitions. Some are harder than others, but we have enough practice and developed the cognitive skills to...
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