I’ve Ruined my Kids’ Childhood. Santa Doesn’t Visit Here.
Santa isn’t invited to my house. Santa doesn’t know when my kids are sleeping or when they are…
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I Paid Someone to Make me a Better Mom
Let’s go back to a typical morning routine from about six months ago: 6:30 – Kids’ wakeup alarm…
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Ages + Stages | Emotions | Mom
Lessons Learned at the Roller Rink
My first-born recently started kindergarten. Her school does what is called a “staggered start,” meaning that she only…
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From Foster to Forever :: An interview on the adoption process
The number one goal in foster care is reunification with the birth parents or a family member; however,…
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Embryo Adoption :: So Much More Than Reasonable
“Reasonable.” This was the first word I ever heard to describe our son. Not handsome, not sweet, but…
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The Road to Self-Care is Paved with Procrastination
When I was a young mom, I knew self-care was important to my well-being. What I didn’t know…
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Rise Up Single Mom :: Our November Nonprofit of the Month
Rise Up Single Mom Mission Rise Up Single Mom, Inc., (RUSM) exists to provide financial assistance, network resources,…
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Ages + Stages | Fitness/Health | Humor | Mom
Reflections of an Elementary Sports Mom
It was an ordinary Tuesday evening at an elementary football game. Ordinary, for anyone but me. I looked…
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Two are Better Than One
Mental health is a hot topic right now. Advocates are working hard to remove the stigma of depression…
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Paging Doctor Google…Stat!
I am a lazy hypochondriac. When it comes to sickness, I always assume the worst-case scenario…and then do…
