The Secret to Parenting Teens? Listen and Repeat.
Of all the parenting hacks you’ll ever hear, this one is the most important. "LISTEN AND REPEAT." I didn’t make…
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Please Stop Telling Me I’ll Miss This
"You'll miss that one day," she says matter of factly when I express frustration over my child's behavior. Yep, I…
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Proven Sanity Saver Tips From Parents of 3+ Kids
Raising 3+ children is the heavyweight category of parenting. These parents are pros because they have to be. They're outnumbered.…
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6 Ways to Raise Your Daughter to be a Strong Woman
My daughter, Hannah's 18th birthday is approaching, and with it a tidal wave of emotions. The day looms over me as the…
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We Are Not Equal And That’s Okay!
I stopped working six-and-a-half-years ago to stay home with our kids. For me, for our family it was the right…
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To The Tired Mother: You Don’t Have To ‘Suck It Up’
These words echo in my head…not towards my children; when they are hurt, sad, angry, or tired they climb up…
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This Advice Changed My Parenting… Forever
It was a 2-day, behavior conference that was packed with content. My brain was stuffed, positively stuffed, with goodies. I implemented many…
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10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Getting My Daughter Through Middle School
With my daughter starting high school, I’ve been reflecting on all the things I learned along the way so you…
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To My Dear Elders: I’m Over Your Opinions On My Parenting
In my day...stop right there. Have you tried...yes, thanks, now move on. In the battlefield of parenting, it's hard enough…
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From the Crib to the Big Bed
When should I transition my child from a crib to a big bed? Since I have a counseling background, I…
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No More Parenting Books! (for awhile, anyway)
I have loved reading, so it only came naturally to read a lot about parenting when I became a mom.…
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STOP being a CrAzY Parent
Have you heard this definition? "Crazy is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results." Yet we often…
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