Category: Think
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“A Quiet Place” delivers one bad-ass mama
If you see one movie this Mothers’ Day weekend make it, A Quiet Place. I bet you thought I would say, Tully. While the Diablo Cody film starring Charlize Theron as a mom on the edge might seem like the logical choice, I have yet to see the movie, and…
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An (updated) amateur guide to potty-training in 5 (mostly) stress-free steps
Just shy of two years ago, I published a post offering my tips for toilet training a child. Since then, I have toilet trained my second child, and have learned a few new things in the process. This post is a modified version of my original guide. The title of…
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Understanding the emotional language of boys
My two boys wrestle. They roll around on the floor, alternating who is pinned to the floor and who is on top. My oldest drags his brother around our home, all the while the little guy is laughing along gleefully. I have seen things escalate to aggressive headbutts and forceful…
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Towing the privacy line as parent blogger
I started my blog in 2013 out of a need to keep writing (my lifelong creative outlet) and to vent about my struggles as a new mother. While, I understood anything I put online wasn’t technically private, I did little to promote my work and gain an audience beyond my…
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Come for the fun, stay for the traditions
“My favorite part of Passover is the presents and the matzo treasure hunt,” said my five-year-old, the other day. For the unfamiliar, during the seder, or ritual Passover meal, a piece of matzo (unleavened bread), is broken off and hidden. Traditionally, the younger family members are tasked with finding the…
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Bedrooms are for sleeping and for sex
Long before marriage and family was a possible thought in my brain, I watched an episode of a daytime talk show (I want to say it was Oprah), which would shape how I would eventually set up my home. In this episode, a very famous decorator/designer (I want to say…
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‘Mom Life: Perfection Pending’ is the book all moms need
This post contains an affiliate link. I get a small commission based on purchases made from this website. Motherhood is far from perfect. In fact, it is often downright difficult. Yet, despite the numerous resources available to new moms or moms-to-be, very few provide the raw, in-depth truth they seek.…
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How I use cooking to encourage independence
Raising children is a lifelong lesson in letting go. From the moment they are born, our instinct is to protect them, to shield them, to make their lives easier. We help them with as much as we can — not because we are overprotective — but, because we love them…
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How I got bedtime back on track
Around the time my youngest turned two, he became difficult to put to bed. I would start his routine with a bath, then dress him in his pajamas, read him a story or two, and then cuddle for a bit. After a few minutes, however, he would jump out of…
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