You’ll Always Be My Baby Boy
It’s 3 a.m. Your daddy and your little sister are sleeping soundly while you snuggle on my chest as we rock slowly back and forth in the rocking…
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Toddler
5 Simple (But Genius!) Play Activities For Toddlers At Home
Let me start off by saying that I am a stay-at-home mom who works from home part-time, so being at home with my 2.5-year-old and 1.5-year-old is…
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11 Activities To Keep Preschoolers Busy At Home
We hear it every day: “Be present.” “You’re gonna miss this.” “Babies don’t keep.” True, but clean…
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How To Survive Toddler Tantrums in Quarantine
The stress of quarantine can and will get to all of us, no matter our age, occupation, or situation. This is new water that none of us have ever…
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Dear Mama of Littles, You’ll Never Be Loved This Way Again
In between the tantrums and the teething, there are hugs and smiles. They wear you out. They lift you up. Your toddler wants to just be near you and…
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Dear Toddler, Even on the Hard Days I Love You So Much
Dear toddler, I’m having a hard time. I’m frustrated, and I don’t always respond to you the way I should. I know you’re little. I know…
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You’re Just 2
The youngest of our boys turns two this year, and I’m already preparing my heart for the inevitable growing pains. Because by our fourth kid, I…
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Nothing is More Important Than These Sweet Moments Next to You
All morning, my mind bustled with the thoughts of what I was going to do as soon as you laid down for your afternoon nap. I had two writing projects…
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On the Days I Forget to Love You
As with every morning, I started with coffee and bravely told myself today wouldn’t be a cluster as the mom of a toddler. I have a pretty set…
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It Wasn’t Pretty, But I Tried My Best Today
The tears marched angrily down her cheeks as she sat on the kitchen stool, wailing. “Nooooooo! I want !!!” “You want…raisins?” I…
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