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Category Archives: Relationships
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
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Children, Difficult Child, Family, Janae, The Moms
Tagged babywise, infant, motherhood, newborn, sleep, sleep aid, sleep through the night, sleep training
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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
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Cheri, Difficult Child, Family, Finding a Balance, For You, Goals, Love, Marriage & Spouse, Me Time, Relationships, The Moms
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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
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Children, Discipline, Family, Janae, Love, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged compliments, discipline, fuzzies, name calling, pom pom, praise, warm fuzzy
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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
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Children, Family, For You, Goals, Kerri, The Moms
Tagged american family association, one million moms, TV violence
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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
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Discipline, Family, Finding a Balance, Goals, Janae, Relationships, The Moms
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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
Posted in Challenges, Children, Discipline, Family, Janae, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged discipline, name calling, power, teaching, validation, words
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Brené Brown: The Power of Vulnerability
“There’s a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” –Leonard Cohen I have been enjoying accompanying my husband on a business trip. We are at a convention-like gathering called the Crown Council Event “Where dentists unite, and give.” … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Family, For You, Goals, Love, Me Time, Relationships, Sunny
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The Power of Play
Free play is crucial to our kids’ development! Here are some ideas of what gets in our way from letting kids play and what to do about it. Continue reading
Cream Filled Cupcakes
For something homemade, not the same as every day, but easy, you can make your own cream filled cupcakes and afterwards decorate them however you like. First, I just used a cake mix to make cupcakes. Then I used a … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking Tips and Tricks, Food, Holidays, Love, Recipes, Relationships, Sunny, Valentine's Day
Tagged cupcakes, easy, filling, food, frosting, fun, love, pastry bag, recipe, treat, Valentine's Day
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Valentine’s Day Book Recommendation
“Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch”
Mr. Hatch is a lonely man who keeps to himself. But when he receives a rather large valentine from an anonymous admirer, he realizes that he is loved, and his view of himself and those around him changes. He feels … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Learning, Love, Relationships, Sunny, Valentine's Day
Tagged book, book recommendation, chocolate, love, picture book, service, Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch
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