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Mom Friends: Building Supportive Networks for Parenthood

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Finding mom friends is like dating. If you've found yourself here, you're probably juggling the many hats we moms wear daily - chef, chauffeur, cheerleader, teacher, and, let's not forget, professional boo-boo kisser! Among all these roles, it's easy to forget one of the most important ones - being a friend. Now, we're not talking about just any type of friend, oh no. We're talking about the kind continue reading >>

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Helping Children Make Friends: Easy and Fun Strategies for Parents

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So, you're here because you want to master the art of helping children make friends, but you found yourself sobbing into your pillow last night because, despite your best efforts, your little one struggled at the playground again. Perhaps you're questioning whether you will ever be competent enough to guide them. Let's put an end to that self-doubt right now. Understanding the complex world of continue reading >>

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Why Do Moms Get So Angry? Understanding the Root Causes

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You're on a mission to uncover the secrets of ending those exasperating yelling episodes with your kids. The tears shed in bed last night were a testament to the frustration that lingers, and the haunting thought of never measuring up as a mom looms over you. But let me interrupt that self-doubt and tell you firmly, stop feeding yourself that lie. Yelling, oh, it's a sneaky little habit that slips continue reading >>

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Get Kids to Clean Up the Fun and Easy Way

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Although I acknowledge that, like in my days in corporate America, I often find it quicker and simpler to clean up after my child than to add "get kids to clean up" to my never-ending list of battles, I recognize that this may not be the best approach. In fact, child psychologists largely agree that teaching children to clean up after themselves is an important life skill that helps them continue reading >>

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How Long Do Terrible Twos Last?

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Ah, the terrible twos. That magical time in a child's development when they go from being a cute and cuddly baby to a screaming, tantrum-throwing monster. It's a time when parents start to question their sanity and wonder if they'll ever get a good night's sleep again. So, how long do these terrible twos last, you ask? Well, that's the million-dollar question, isn't it? As a parent who's been continue reading >>

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