Ages + Stages | Emotions | Mom
Taming Your Toddler {Part 1}
Emotion Coaching There’s a reason the twos (or threes, or fours) have been called “terrible.” Emotions rule a…
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Words Matter
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. This old nursery rhyme got it…
Halfway to 7000
We have a saying in our church that you only have approximately 7000 days with your child from…
The Importance of a Sibling
In May of 1982, I became a big sister at the ripe old age of one. Sarah Elizabeth…
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Dear Miscarriage
Dear Miscarriage, It was awful of you just to come into my life, take away my opportunity to be a…
Maintaining Long-Distance Mom Friendships
We’ve all been there. Building quality friendships to have one of them go on or move away. Whether…
Ages + Stages | Emotions | Mom
Dear Oldest Child
Dear Oldest Child, You have two little sisters who are needy and hold my attention most hours of…
Ages + Stages | Emotions | Mom
Kindergarten: More Than Just Play-Doh and Fingerpaint
I remember that night in August vividly. I was anxiously sitting in an elementary school cafeteria, waiting for…
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6 Ways to Help Your Child With ADHD
If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, you know well the frustration and exhaustion that comes with…
Ages + Stages | Emotions | Humor | Mom
It’s Not My Party, But I’ll Cry If I Want To
I’m only 3 years into this birthday party planning game and I’m already exhausted. Before you start thinking,…