Category Archives: Children

Step Back!

This post is for anyone who is dealing with a difficult child. All kids have difficult moments, but if your child has impulsive anger issues and massive tantrums at an inappropriate age (5+ probably) then this may help you. For … Continue reading

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Fairy Blossoms

Trying out our new camera. Loved seeing my daughter on the trampoline with the new spring blossoms. I haven’t figured out the camera, nor my daughter, but I’m trying to enjoy both of them anyway. If you liked this post, … Continue reading

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Little Chef Nights

Have you ever worked hard on a meal only to find that when you bring it to the table, it’s welcomed with a chorus of “Gross!”, “Oooooh”, “I hate that!”. Your elation at finishing a meal and delivering it proudly … Continue reading

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Shadow Tag – Fun for the Whole Family

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Happy Spring Equinox!! The northern part of the world is finally celebrating spring, my favorite time of the year! To welcome sun’s extra rays, enjoy a frolic of Shadow Tag with your kids! Find a good stretch of pavement (your … Continue reading

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A Sleep-Saver for New Moms

Motherhood is a big job. It takes a lot of energy and, unfortunately, sometimes when we need sleep the most, we’re deprived of it. I have lots of friends that just had babies and the number one complaint I hear … Continue reading

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To Do List

The image says it all. A great “to do” list that becomes a “to be” list. Continue reading

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The Warm Fuzzie Jar

In case you missed my last 2 posts, I have the Power of Words on my mind. Two weeks ago I wrote about the Power of Words and the value of teaching our kids how to give sincere compliments and … Continue reading

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Know Something. Say Something. Do Something.

Be a fish with glasses on — have the courage to step back and look at what is coming blindly through the media at us, and find the courage to DO something about it and fight back. Know what is going on, how to contact those in influence, Say something, and Do Something. Continue reading

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Learning to Praise

Our blog is called “Five Real Moms” for a reason. We are real moms with real challenges and real aspirations. We have real hopes and dreams and just as real stumbling blocks and trials. Today, I hope to share a … Continue reading

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The Power of Words

Tonight I had an epiphany. Okay, it wasn’t anything new or original, but it is life-changing. My son left for school this morning angry. When I wouldn’t allow him to take a set of paint brushes to school (in obedience … Continue reading

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