POV: It’s bedtime and you’re trying to get your kids to bed. There’s crying. There’s screaming. There’s 3 trips to the bathroom for them and 3 for you to the kitchen to get them a glass of water. There’s monsters you have to scare away. It’s utter chaos. This is exactly what my house is…

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Kids are weird. They do and say the strangest things and they all develop different skills at different times. It may leave you to wonder the question we have all asked ourselves, “is my kid normal?” When they are babies we are comparing our kids’ development to the baby of Becky down the street who…

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I will be the first to admit I’m a health food nut. I really do believe that what you eat can affect your mental health, as well as your physical health. When your body feels good, you feel good and have more energy. Serving your kids healthier foods can improve grades and behavioral issues. Here’s…

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Bonding with your child is one of the most valuable gifts you can give them. It will be the thing that creates trust in your relationship and makes the biggest difference as they grow older. When your kids believe you will be there no matter what they will be able to come to you when…

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It’s about that time of year again. The time where kids are crying and parents are rejoicing everywhere. You know what I’m talking about. Back to school time. Soon we will get to ship the kids off to school for most of the day and either get peace and quiet or save some money on…

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Scheduling time for dates is so important in any relationship, especially with kids. Dates can make you feel human again. It can respark your relationship and remind you why you are even with each other outside of having children. Here is a list of my favorite date night/date day activities. Hikes Lucky for us there’s…

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Taking the next step in a relationship is scary and exciting. It’s a rush of emotions; good and bad. When you have kids involved it’s even more terrifying. Our family is going through this right now. We decided to move in together in April and the adjustment period has been difficult. Everyone has opinions. I…

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Making time to work out when you have kids is nearly impossible. I know I can barely find a babysitter to have a night out, let alone go to the gym. I have been working out for the past 3 years from home and I have come to love these YouTubers that offer FREE at…

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When you become a parent a lot of things get put on the back burner: your career, your friends, your alone time. You get the picture. One major thing a lot of parents set to the side is their own mental health. We are told it makes us weak or bad parents if we suffer…

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We have all been asked this question. After just being pregnant for nine months and in labor for hours, for some reason people decide it’s a great time to ask, “so when are you having another one?” I will admit, when I was asked this question I was horrified. I had ZERO interest in doing…

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