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Category Archives: The Moms
Raising a Difficult Child
Are you struggling to raise one of your children? Do you find yourself in a constant battle with your child? As a result, is your confidence as a mother starting to wane? For six very long years, our family has … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Difficult Child, Janae, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged book, child, parenting, raising children, Stanley Turecki, the difficult child
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Beware the Staph
You know when you are having a lively, happy conversation with a friend, and then someone butts in with bad news? Well, amidst all these cheery posts, the bad news guy is going to be me today. I feel an … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Heidi, Illness
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Slipping Through My Fingers
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve been thinking a lot about what matters most in my life. Especially the people who matter most. When my third daughter was born, I watched the movie “Mamma Mia” in the … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, Children, Family, Holidays, Love, Relationships, The Moms, Valentine's Day
Tagged acitivies, children, daughters, love, mamma mia, memories, moments, movies, music
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Muffin Tin Snacks
Whether it’s snack time or lunch time, there’s always time to add a little fun and creativity to your child’s day. The verdict: You make it a game, and they’re excited to eat a variety of foods. Too many choices? … Continue reading
Valentine Party Family Style
Certainly I enjoy going out with my husband to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but there are other people in my home that I want to know I love them, too. And remind them that they love each other. But I frankly … Continue reading
One-On-One Lunch Dates
A few years ago, my husband and I decided that we wanted to take our kids out on one-on-one dates. We had heard from so many sources that spending that one-on-one time can make all the difference in our relationship … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Children, Family, Finding a Balance, Janae, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged date, dates, lunch, one-one-one
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Squeezing in Some Time to Love
With school aged kids, days can feel like a string of tasks to be done from morning til bedtime. “Get up, get ready, go to school, do your homework, go to this activity, get ready for dinner, take a bath, … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Difficult Child, Discipline, Finding a Balance, Heidi, Love
Tagged attention, difficult child, spending time with children
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Water Play Activities
Idle hands are the devil’s handiwork…or something like that. Sometimes my girls just need some times to get their hands moving. If I’m not careful, their need to use their hands turns in to poking, pushing, grabbing, hitting, and all … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Cheri, Children, Family, Fun, Games, Learning, Surviving Winter, The Moms
Tagged bath, games, play, toys, warm, wash, water, winter
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S.W.A.K.
There’s a little known secret about how to send Valentines to your favorite family and friends in the cutest way ever. Here’s what you do: *Seal your Valentines in an envelope *Address and stamp each as you normally would *Place … Continue reading
Baby Blanket Tips
In the family I grew up in, none of us were attached to baby blankets, so I was caught off guard when my first baby grew attached to a quilt I had been given at his baby shower. He wanted … Continue reading