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The benefits of music in childhood
As parents, we want the best for our kids. That includes everything from healthy meals and plenty of good sleep, to the best education and the best memories. We give them the best we can […]
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Broken and beautiful
“Becoming a mother leaves no woman as it found her. It unravels her and rebuilds her. It cracks her open, takes her to her edges. It’s both beautiful and brutal; often at the same time.” […]
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Time-saving tips for a new school year
Today is the first day of school and while I’m scrolling through everyone’s back-to-school pictures on Facebook, I’m mentally making a to-do list for the never-ending tasks in my life. My list – like yours, […]
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The days are long, but the years are short
For some reason, I am reminded now of new life and of growth. The young trees are a little taller and my flowers have sprouted and are growing tall. The fresh growth reminds me that […]
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My baby is graduating!
Spring is finally officially here. The days are warmer, nights are shorter and summer is just around the corner. Graduation season is here as well and this year my oldest child, Cadence, graduates high school. We homeschool, but […]
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Parenting – Routines and flexibility
Humans are creatures of habit. In some ways, we all have regular patterns for our lives. Some of us have more daily routines while others live a slightly more random lifestyle. Regardless, routine is an […]
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Parenting style change from child to child
“That’s not fair” and “You would never let me do that” are comments that older children often make to their parents in regard to their younger siblings. Especially in situations like mine, where there is […]
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We are strong! We are mothers!
You know the drill. You wake up and make your way in a haze to the coffee pot. If you’re lucky, you get five minutes before the kids get up and so begins the daily […]
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A beautiful mess – Parenting
I slowly opened the door to my son’s room hoping I wasn’t going to see what I had been dreading all day. The smell wafted my direction before I had the door all the way […]