March 27, 2013
by Maralee
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No one is a perfect parent. We struggle and strive and want to do right, but so often find ourselves failing. That can leave us in a tricky predicament—when is it necessary to apologize to your kids? The conclusions I … Continue reading
March 26, 2013
by Maralee
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I think the more kids I have, the more my ideas on what a baby “needs” have changed. My first baby had a nursery with color-coordinated artwork on the walls that matched the bedding set, and a small mountain of … Continue reading
March 25, 2013
by Maralee
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(Photos by Rebecca Tredway) Some kids get really attached to a particular comfort animal. My oldest had a favorite monkey, my daughter has a treasured pig, but my baby Joel has an attachment to Teddy that words can’t describe. It’s … Continue reading
March 24, 2013
by Maralee
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(Don’t believe it? Come see for yourself.) Sometimes I apologize for the state of my house even when it’s not that bad, just because I would like people to think usually it’s better. #foolingnobody I’m guessing with the amount of … Continue reading
March 23, 2013
by Maralee
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I just ran across another one of those posts telling me to treasure these days and not get so worked up about being a perfect parent. I get it. I really do. I know I have said similar things even … Continue reading
March 21, 2013
by Maralee
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I did not participate in the sex education offered at my elementary school. I remember for one day a year in the upper elementary grades they would divide us up into boys and girls and give us a talk on … Continue reading
March 20, 2013
by Maralee
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I like to do things inexpensively and simply. Raising four kids is neither, which I think makes it even more important to strive for cheap and simple in other areas of my life. Sometimes doing the natural option is expensive … 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
March 18, 2013
by Maralee
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I think we’re doing premarital counseling all wrong. If you want to know if your relationship is ready to handle the difficult challenges of marriage, somebody just ought to let you and your beloved remodel a room in their house. … Continue reading
March 15, 2013
by Maralee
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Husbands, ever wonder why your wives are cranky on Saturdays? It’s Saturday—the day where people are supposed to be relaxed and happy and seizing the moment. I’m going to fill you in, but it will require a trip down memory … Continue reading