November 1, 2016
by Maralee
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To know me is to know that I’m a practical person. I’ve raised a lot of kids, made a lot of mistakes and now I’d love to share what I’ve learned, this time in the realm of being prepared for … Continue reading
December 2, 2013
by Maralee
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If your family is anything like yours, car trips can be some of the most stressful moments of the day. And I don’t mean “car trips” like your six hour drive to your vacation location. I mean the simple trip … Continue reading
November 18, 2013
by Maralee
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All parents have experienced this scenario (or one like it): You come around the corner and see your child sitting in front of the pantry with chocolate on his face and candy wrappers around him. What’s the first thing you … Continue reading
August 6, 2013
by Maralee
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Watching your child melt down is an incredibly frustrating reality for most parents. It can all start innocently enough and for a thousand different reasons. Your child asks you for another cookie and you say no. Your child wants to … Continue reading
July 31, 2013
by Maralee
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So, you read my post yesterday and you think early potty training might be right for you. What next? Here’s how you make it happen. Talk about poop with your baby. I know, I know. This is weird. But you need … Continue reading
July 17, 2013
by Maralee
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We all have a point at which we get overwhelmed. I tend to straddle the line between extrovert and introvert and sometimes if I look at a week that’s full of extrovert-type activities, I can start to feel exhausted. I … Continue reading
June 28, 2013
by Maralee
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Being a person of my word is HUGELY important to me in parenting. It means my kids can trust me to do what I say- protect them from harm, love them forever, and discipline them when they need it. If … 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 5, 2013
by Maralee
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Parenting is emotional. Being a kid is emotional. Conflict is emotional. Let’s throw that all together and see what comes out. Yep. Emotions. Have you ever tried to have a reasonable dialogue with your kids when emotions are running high? … Continue reading
May 22, 2013
by Maralee
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I would not call myself a creative person. I can’t draw, sew, or bake. I write, but mostly I’m just rehashing my life which doesn’t exactly feel creative. But there is one area where I have gotten quite creative- coming … Continue reading