October 6, 2015
by Maralee
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I was preparing to breastfeed my baby at Bible study when I leaned over to the mom next to me and admitted, “I hate this.” She said, “I hated breastfeeding, too! I thought I was the only one.” So for … Continue reading
May 28, 2015
by Maralee
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Don’t laugh at me homeschooling moms, but I literally woke up in the night five different times with the anxiety of facing all six of my kids home with me for the next couple months. Ah, Summer. I love the … Continue reading
April 23, 2015
by Maralee
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I am now raising my fourth three year-old and I’ve come to an important conclusion: Three year-olds are at the height of their cuteness and their annoyingness. I really don’t mind the toddler stage all that much. The kids are … Continue reading
June 14, 2013
by Maralee
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I don’t like yelling. I don’t like to do it myself and I don’t like to hear it from my kids. I can’t always control how loud my kids are, but I can control my own responses. I know if … Continue reading
June 13, 2013
by Maralee
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I have been blessed to help raise a bunch of kids over the last decade. I’ve seen lots of personality types and have learned that the ease at which an adult bonds with a child is very specific to how … Continue reading
May 28, 2013
by Maralee
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Homeschooling Moms, I know it’s tough to do something outside the norm. I know it’s weird to have people question your life choices or make snarky comments. It’s frustrating when strangers feel compelled to offer their opinion on a decision … Continue reading
April 9, 2013
by Maralee
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I’m convinced that hoarding skips a generation. My mom tells this super sad story about how her mom threw away some of her treasured keepsakes while she was at school one day. That traumatized her so much that she doesn’t … Continue reading
March 19, 2013
by Maralee
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Here’s a parenting fact for you: We’re really hard on our firstborns. I literally remember saying the words, “Why are you acting like that? You’re two years-old!” and then realizing how ridiculous that was. He was TWO YEARS-OLD. Why did … Continue reading
January 29, 2013
by Maralee
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I remember leaving the lactation consultant’s office with my mom right behind me. She was kind enough to drive me to my appointment since I was still within the two week window post c-section where I couldn’t drive myself. My … Continue reading
January 25, 2013
by Maralee
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I have found that toddlers have not developed the same coping mechanisms for dealing with guilt that we adults have. This is quite helpful when you’re trying to determine their motives. For example- if you’re wondering if the three year-old … Continue reading