As a parent of two special needs kids, I learned long ago to choose my battles wisely. There's no point in trying to tackle all of the problems at once because you'll drive yourself and your kids crazy. So what's important and what can wait?Obviously safety is first and foremost. … [Read more...] about Choose Your Battles Wisely
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When Motherhood and College Pasts Collide
When motherhood ruins your college friendships, you have a choice. You can let it happen, or you can put a stop to it. You actually have one other choice as well, you can make the most of it. Let's explore your options.Being a mom does not mean losing your identity. One of the … [Read more...] about When Motherhood and College Pasts Collide
For Your Consideration: Happy Pregnancy Tips
Being pregnant is not exactly easy; your body undergoes a lot of changes, and is frequently uncomfortable and in pain. You face problems such as constipation, nausea, sleep deprivation, and more. So, to help make pregnancy easier, more comfortable, and even enjoyable, as well as … [Read more...] about For Your Consideration: Happy Pregnancy Tips
Two Things Your Kids Don’t Need: Clutter and Stress
What does stress have to do with kids and a messy house? Everything! You have probably seen the television shows with people who hoard things until there is no room left to walk. Well, many of us have messy or cluttered homes now and then and we thank our lucky stars there is … [Read more...] about Two Things Your Kids Don’t Need: Clutter and Stress
6 Ideas that “Serve Us” in Service
My youngest child is about to graduate from high school and although it is a melancholy time for me and my whole family it got me to thinking about all the ways in which my life and our lives as a family is also ending in one area and about to take flight in other areas. … [Read more...] about 6 Ideas that “Serve Us” in Service
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to