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For the past three summers, our daughter has been involved in our community's local t-ball program. While she loves playing the game, getting her dressed in her uniform, into the car, and then to the fields is sometimes a...

The whole thing took less than 10 seconds. We were playing in the basement playroom.  I sat down for a moment and was perusing social media on my phone.  Looking up, I saw my 15-month-old son toddling over towards the...

I am over halfway through my pregnancy with baby #2 and I can hardly believe how fast it has gone.  I am moving through my to-dos of getting things ready for this sweet girl to join our family this summer. ...

I love my husband and the life he has made possible for us.  However, there is a side to our marriage kept hidden–a side almost no one is privy to.  My husband is a lot of things to me: a...

It has been seven months since the birth of our second daughter. In that time, I have learned a lot about my own motherhood journey. Everyday is filled with its ups and downs and typically ends with poop. Mounds and mounds of...

Do you ever feel like all you do is work, get your kids, make supper, clean up, and start the bedtime routine? Weekdays can feel like the same thing over and over again. When you are outside the home...

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My daughter is perfect.  She is smart, clever, funny, and kind, with a touch of sarcasm and naughty mixed in.  She is beautiful, with an eclectic sense of fashion and big blue/gray/green eyes.  I’ve never looked at her and...

As a parent, you want to make sure that your kids get the best start in their education. They'll learn a lot in school, but you can support their learning at home, too. Check out these eleven tools that...

I’m a mom who frequently travels for work. I always have my carry-on ready to go, travel toiletries stocked, and a good book from my to-be-read list. I often take a moment to appreciate how nice it is to...