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My Heart Stopped and I Froze In Terror

This is the Face of A Mom who is Absolutely Terrified. As a parent, we are forced to face countless fears that just weren’t as prevalent when we were kids Read more

True Confessions: I'm A Recovering Yelling Mom (And 5 Things I Do To Stay Calm)

True Confessions: I’m A Recovering Yelling Mom (And The 5 Things I Do To Stay Calm)

Sister, step away from the phone. No need to alert CPS just yet. However, I do think that my transparency and vulnerability on a topic that generally remains shame-filled and Read more

Six Things to Ask Yourself Before Going Tiny

Making the decision to downsize our supersized lives and go tiny full time can be a very exciting one. However, many people, couples, and even families are seeing the trend Read more

The Ugly Truth About ADHD and Lying: Why Some Kids Choose To Lie Even When The Truth Is Easier

I have never met a grown adult who hasn’t told a lie; usually within that same hour. It happens. We might fib because we don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings Read more

Parenting A Child with Anxiety while I Manage My Own

When you have spent time parenting any children, your sanity has likely come into question a time or two. Parent a child with special needs (be they physical, emotional, or Read more

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Mornings are the Worst: Why Readying for School can be a Complete Nightmare for Moms

In general, mornings are our extreme child’s worst behaved time of day. If he is going to yell, scream, throw himself in the floor, hurl hard plastic objects across a Read more