May 25, 2017
by Maralee
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I’ve had uncles on my mind recently. One of my uncles has been in the hospital and my brother-in-law (and sister and nephews) moved several states away, so one of my kids’ uncles will now be less involved in their … Continue reading
May 23, 2017
by Maralee
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When my husband and I made the decision to have our first child attend public school, I was a nervous ball of guilt. I was sure a better mom would have taken in laundry to afford private school (do people … Continue reading
May 19, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Life in Status- January #2, 2017
Facebook and Twitter are where it gets real. Come join our community there. 3 year-old thinks snowflakes are called “Frosted Flakes.” #soclose #momfail #deliciouslymistaken (thinking to myself) That’s it! I’m disconnecting from these stupid screens and doing something real! Yes! (slams shut … Continue reading
May 17, 2017
by Maralee
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Friends and Family of Kids with Sensory Processing Issues, We need your support! We know you love our kids, but sometimes they seem confusing to you or they respond to life in ways that don’t make sense. We know that’s … Continue reading
May 15, 2017
by Maralee
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So it’s that magical time of the evening when your kids are cranky and whining for dinner, you’ve just managed to burn the rice (WHY DO I ALWAYS BURN RICE), the house looks like four separate mini tornadoes have been … Continue reading
May 13, 2017
by Maralee
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Hey Ladies, Mother’s Day can be rough. If you’re like me, you’ve probably known this for a long time since you navigated the minefield of Mother’s Day as an infertile woman. You may have opted out of the day altogether … Continue reading
May 11, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on Everything My Kids Know About Rape Culture they Learned from Maroon 5 (how to teach kids to thoughtfully engage with media)
People regularly ask me how to start conversations about healthy sexuality with their kids. I know it can seem daunting, but sometimes it’s as easy as just engaging with the culture around you. Some of us grew up in homes … Continue reading
May 9, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on Book Review: Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr.
I have previously written a review of the book “Good Pictures, Bad Pictures” and was thrilled when I saw they now have book geared toward younger kids. This series of books has been a huge help for our family in creating the … Continue reading
May 6, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Life in Status- January #1, 2017
Come join the fun on Facebook and Twitter. I love it when you’re feeling mostly dead (but trying to parent) and your husband is trying to pep talk you into being well and he ends up unintentionally sounding exactly like … Continue reading
May 1, 2017
by Maralee
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The Babysitter of Noble Character A babysitter of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than what I can actually afford to pay her. Her families have full confidence in her and lack no date nights. She brings … Continue reading