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The Teething Monster
How do you know when your baby is teething? And what do you do?
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Do You Have a Man-Boy?
Thirteen years ago, I had my first child. He arrived into this world all tiny and delicious after a fairly unpleasant delivery. Our eyes met and I fell in love. He’s always been my baby boy. Until recently. I am now the proud mother of a “Man-Boy”. The Man-Boy is an interesting species – they have the appearance and personality…
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Best Practices for Great Parent – Teacher Meetings!
Many parents feel uncomfortable when talking to teachers. Hey, guess what? Many teachers also feel nervous talking to you too! Here are some ways to help improve parent – teacher meetings so everyone is more comfortable! 1. Start the Year Right Take the initiative and make an appointment for a little “meet and greet” with your child’s new teacher at…
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Helpful Information on Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
This is a virus that you don’t want to experience, but I hate to say it, it is very common and therefore A LOT of children have or will experience it and I am writing as a mother that just went through it to help those parents with small remedies and as well, provide insight on the topic to those…
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March (Break) Madness
Although March Madness is a sports reference, to me it’s the crazy time leading up to March Break. It’s that time when parents everywhere are scrambling around, trying to figure out just what the heck their kids are going to do for an entire week! March Break is something I have a love-hate relationship with. I love that my kids…
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No babysitter for Valentine’s Day? No problem!
No babysitter for Valentine’s Day this year? No problem! You can still have a fun and romantic evening, even with the kids. Last year, we couldn’t get a babysitter for Valentine’s Day. But we recovered, by putting the kids to work. That’s right. Putting the kids to work. I asked my kids if they could help put together a romantic…
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Snow Day Activities for the Kids
I live in the Midwest and the “Mother-of-All-Storms” has blown into town. They have already cancelled school for tomorrow. Kids love Snow Days but they can be stressful for Mom when the kids are already bored by 10 a.m. So, here are some tried and true ideas for keeping the whole family smiling and having fun on a Mother Nature…
Tired Mama
It’s exactly 8 months today that our lives were blessed with such a sweet baby. Baby boy was born and our lives were forever changed. Forever changed in a way I only dreamed of, a way I would never ever take back. I only wish one thing. I wish I was given more than a 3 hour stretch of sleep…
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5 Thanksgiving Family Fun Ideas
Thanksgiving is all about gratitude and being grateful for the wonderful friends and family in your life. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not about fun, too. Here are some fun ways that your family can celebrate Thanksgiving together. Turkey Trot – On your mark, get set, run … then eat. Check your local park district to see if they offer…