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    The True Cost of Raising a Child in 2016

    From conception through college graduation, raising a child is a costly endeavor. Although it’s impossible to target an exact number, listing childcare categories and itemizing them into child expenses can help predict an estimate.  Let’s take a look at some of the main expenses we’ll be dealing with when raising a child form the ages […] More

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    Work From Home Moms and Kids in Daycare: Worth It Or A Waste?

    Don’t you love a hot-button controversial subject? I cannot tell you how many times someone asks me what I do for a living, which is fine. I write; and I work from home. I am exceptionally busy throughout the day with my deadlines, and I have four kids. My husband works outside the home; and […] More

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    The Biggest Financial Misconceptions About Stay-At-Home Moms

    We are not going to get into the whole stay-at-home mom versus working mom versus work-from-home mom (I’m the work-from-home mom) debate today. However, we are going to talk about parents who are home with their kids and really do enjoy being here with them. It seems to me that people have a large misconception […] More

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    Signs Your 2 year Old Child Is Teething

    Teething is typically one of the least fun aspects of parenthood. One child might not have any symptoms or adverse affects from teething and your other child might turn into a tiny little monster in the days and weeks leading up to a new tooth breaking through. It’s the unfortunate aspect of parenting you can’t […] More

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    How to Survive Black Friday Shopping With Kids

    If you are considering Black Friday shopping with kids, you are one brave soul. No, I’ve never been Black Friday shopping with kids before, nor am I brave enough ever to attempt something like that. I have four kids; they’re small. They’re 7, 4 and the twins are only 20 months. I love my kids, […] More

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    What I’d Like to Teach My Children About Happiness

    Pinterest is the most amazing place to go for happiness quotes, motivational quotes and bible verses when you feel you need something in particular. As the mother of four, I find that I use Pinterest every single morning with my coffee to find a daily bible verse that applies to what’s going on in my […] More

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    The 10 Best Convertible Car Seats on the Market Today

    Car accidents involving children are tragic and, unfortunately, happen more frequently than most people would think. According to research conducted by the Center For Disease Control (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading killers of children. The saddest part is, in many instances, their deaths could have been prevented if proper safety cautions […] More

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    10 Unique French Names for Girls

    Realizing that your little girl is the third Addison in her class is a little disheartening, especially since naming her so many years ago seemed like such a unique thing to do. Or how about enrolling your Ava in VPK only to realize she’s one of 5 Ava’s in her class? Or how about choosing […] More

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    50 Things Only A Mother Can Relate To

    If there is one thing that moms can relate to, it’s being the only people that really understand a few things in life. From what it means to talk on the phone while kids are screaming in the background to carrying a bag filled with cheerios and extra panties along with a diaper bag into […] More

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    When My Child Stopped Calling Me Mommy, Part of Me Died

    “I love you, mom,” my four-year-old daughter said with a sweet smile and a kiss as my husband and I were tucking her into bed. My own smile froze on my face and I kissed her perfunctorily before walking briskly out of her sweet bedroom. That’s when I began to cry. It might not seem […] More

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    What Should You Do if You Have a Child Who Inflicts Self Harm?

    It’s a serious subject, and medical professionals want parents to know that it’s not something that only happens to ‘other people,’ and it could happen to you. A child that self-harms is devastating, but the fact of the matter is that your child is probably very adept at hiding this from you. The most common […] More

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