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How to Stop Being a Helicopter Parent

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Are you a parent who hovers over your child's every move? If so, it's time to "Stop Being a Helicopter Parent"! Trust me; I was a proud member of the helicopter parent club. But I'm in recovery now. I was the kind of mom who micromanaged every aspect of my child's life, from homework to extracurricular activities. I was convinced that if I didn't stay on top of things, my child would fall behind continue reading >>

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Why I’m Having Only One Child

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As a child, I always imagined why I'm having only one child didn't make sense, and I decided ten children would be good. I dreamt of having ten children and no husband, which is amusing. When I grew up and met the man of my dreams, my idea of what my family would look like shifted. I imagined us with two children, a boy, and a girl, and I couldn't wait to start our family. But then, life happened, continue reading >>

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Mom Guilt: How to Break Free

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Mom guilt has arrived, uninvited, again. Despite my broken promises to myself and my daughter, I yelled at her again. It's been a long day, and I have no desire to add one more "brush your teeth now, please," to the never-ending nighttime battle over brushing our teeth. So I yelled this time. I lost my patience with my child, who has probably had a rough day. The moment was over as quickly as it continue reading >>

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Fun Virtual Games for Kids

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A couple of years ago, when my husband had to leave for a year overseas, our family wanted to construct a list of ways to connect when it's impossible to be together. We discovered some virtual games for kids that daddy would enjoy, too. Finding games to play virtually was a lifesaver and has turned out to be equally as valuable now that we are stuck at home more due to this continue reading >>

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Super Easy Self Care Ideas for Moms

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As a mom, finding time for yourself can be a real challenge. But don't worry, there are plenty of self care ideas for moms to help you take care of yourself and be the best version of yourself for your family. Picture this: you're trying to sneak in a few minutes of alone time to indulge in your favorite guilty pleasure - a trashy reality show - when suddenly, your little one appears out of continue reading >>

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