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15 of the Best Parenting Tips From My Dad

Fatherhood
January 18, 2021
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By elizabeth-spencer

15 of the Best Parenting Tips From My Dad

I didn’t meet my dad when I was first born, because he was not there. Not in the room, which…

The Secret to Parenting Teens? Listen and Repeat.

Motherhood, Teen
February 15, 2020
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By Mikala Albertson

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…

Motherhood
December 19, 2017
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By Alethea Mshar

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…

Proven Sanity Saver Tips From Parents of 3+ Kids

Motherhood
August 2, 2017
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By Christi Terjesen

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.…

6 Ways to Raise Your Daughter to be a Strong Woman

Kids
March 18, 2017
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By Alethea Mshar

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…

Journal, Motherhood, Relationships
March 10, 2017
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By Curry Winters

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…

To The Tired Mother: You Don’t Have To ‘Suck It Up’

Kids, Motherhood
March 4, 2017
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By Curry Winters

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…

This Advice Changed My Parenting… Forever

Kids, Motherhood
February 21, 2017
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By Alethea Mshar

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…

10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Getting My Daughter Through Middle School

Kids, Motherhood
September 15, 2016
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By Eileen Palma

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…

To My Dear Elders: I’m Over Your Opinions On My Parenting

Humor, Kids, Motherhood
June 17, 2016
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By Kimberly Patterson

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…

Kids, Motherhood
March 23, 2016
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By Brittany Dyer

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…

No More Parenting Books! (for awhile, anyway)

Faith, Kids, Motherhood
October 3, 2015
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By Annie Boyd

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.…