Society tells kids it's cool to be cruel. Are you OK with this? If not, here are 5 tips to help you model kindness and teach your children that words matter.
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You might be a #BoyMom if
Let’s embrace the age of androgyny in which we live. And expand the definition of boy. Because my dad is old school and doesn’t think little guys should have GIRL HAIR. You might be a #BoyMom if… Little man likes...
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4 bizarre things the kiddos (probably don’t) need
There are things your kiddos DO need. Like broccoli, the occasional bath and 12 hugs a day. Then there’s all the junk you can buy for them online. Take my hand. (Think of it as a virtual hug. Because mommas...
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How to raise generous children (and stock the shelves at the local food bank)
Early in my career I was the marketing director of a beloved shopping center. That sounds weird, I know. How can you love a shopping center? But it’s true. This mall has been around since 1957 and it’s the place...
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The lazy mom’s guide to survive elf on the shelf
8 tips to make Elf on the Shelf the easiest part of Christmas. So you can enjoy the holidays.
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4 stellar toys for boys (and girls)
Tried and true gift ideas for the boys in your life. For Christmas, Chanukah, birthday, your-kid-is-awesome Day – whatev. I’m pretty sure GIRLS will appreciate all these toys, too. But I’m a boy mom and “toys for boys” rhymes. My...
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Here’s to the joy of sweet, little destructive boys
“You failed to tell me how destructive small boys can be. Especially to Christmas ornaments.” That was the message of distress dear Sarah sent me, as she shewed away her male youngins from the holiday decor. (By the way, spell...
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5 ways to simplify the Holidays for the kids and you
It's OK to not put up ALL the decorations or buy ALL the gifts. Here are 5 tips to help the kids - AND YOU - balance cozy and simple this Christmas.
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Why my kid hates Disney movies (and what I’m doing to change that)
There will be no Disney Plus in this house. Thanks to my kiddo’s mad hate for kid movies. Looks like I get to pocket that $6.99 per month. He does tolerate watching football. On TV. When we go out to...
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Why your kid needs a dad surrogate (otherwise known as a MALE babysitter)
This is what I hear at the crack of dawn this morning: MOMMY, WHEN IS MY DATE WITH ZACK?! Tomorrow, dude, it’s tomorrow. In the meantime, please go back to sleep. But he’s too excited for that. Because tomorrow, he’ll...
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5 ways to get rid of your kid’s Halloween candy
My daily diet looks like this… Breakfast. Peanut butter toast. And milk with a splash of chocolate milk thrown in for good measure. Lunch. Spinach wrap filled with deli meat and cheese, with a LARGE side of cheez-its. Followed by...
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4 fun things you should know about the Amazon toy catalogue
You guys, I am nostalgic all over the place right now. Who remembers the Sears and JCPenney toy catalogues that arrived during November back in the day? So I got a little weirdly touched when we found the Amazon toy...
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Momma, this too shall pass
Stand up straight. Take hold of your power. And channel your inner Gandalf. That tantrum threatening to take you down? It too shall pass. You got this, momma.
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The working mom’s morning struggle is real
With little ones around, plus a full time job, this momma really likes routines. Especially in the morning. Where everyone wakes up, dutifully gets dressed, eats organic goodness for breakfast, brushes teeth, combs hair, and washes face without incident, and...
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Savor the moment: It’s back-to-school time!
Motherhood: the days are long, the years are short. So savor the season and enjoy the chaos. And mark this back-to-school time with a new family tradition to celebrate the milestones along the way.
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