As 2017 comes to a close, we can't help but look back and reflect. What went right? What went wrong? How many milestones did you celebrate this year? What are your 2018 parenting resolutions? As many know, motherhood is a combination of challenges, uncert More
For moms, love is in the million tiny actions you do every day. A (very) partial list: wiping up spilled milk, slicing the lunchtime grapes in half, singing their favorite song each time it’s requested, and reading the same few favorite books—in the m More
It's taken me two years to write about what happened to me. But I remember it like it was yesterday. It's what made me love and appreciate life to the fullest, and to never take anything for granted. More
Some background to begin: My DS is now 2 years old and we have been working on potty training for about six months. I decided to start when he was a year and a half and take it slow. He was doing really, really well with potty training; he usually warned me when he had t...
Read more or share your answer!I feel like my 11 year old boy should be governing himself by now as to what comes next as far as his schedule. He is always messing around when he should be doing his chores or getting ready to go somewhere. Is this normal? What can I do?
Read more or share your answer!He was that less than 1% chance of a psychotic break while taking vyvanse for his ADHD. He's been off the vyvanse for 3 years and had recovered within 1 week almost fully only he's stuck with bright light spots that clutter his vision at night. The light spots are alway...
Read more or share your answer!I feel alone, unappreciated and isolated in marriage. The child has been solely dependent on me. I have no one to help me out with the kid and it's interfering with my emotional and physical state. Any advice what should I do.
Read more or share your answer!my son is almost two years old, and he used to slap his tray or make noises when he finished eating. But now just sits frowning, doesn't make noise. If I ask him if hes done he gets all sour faced about it or upset. How should I deal with this? My husband told me to leav...
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Read more or share your answer!I don't even know how to begin, I will try to keep it as short as possible. I have been married for 8 years and have a 7 yo boy. My husband has become abusive so I decided to file for divorce. After filling and moving in at my mother's I found out I was pregnant. I w...
Read more or share your answer!dd was given a nice coat. its a cream color so all the dirt shows. the previous user loves playing outside and the coat shows how much fun playing in the dirt and mud can be.. i want to wash it up and see if i can get the dirty look out of it. a simple wash with detergen...
Read more or share your answer!I am doing some cleaning/going through stuff and ran across an "old" cell phone of my husband. It is in working order, only a couple years old, has a case - no real street value, but hey, definitely not garbage. So I figure I would donate it. Every place I have checke...
Read more or share your answer!We have 6 kids, ages 30 down to 17. The youngest two are 18.5 and 17 and are both special needs. We moved the 17 yr old to a facility 3 years ago with 24/7 awake staff with onsite nursing and a team of people who can restrain him when he becomes violent - prior to us m...
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I felt drawn to write today. I have never been one to force a post. Which is probably why I am not a disciplined writer. Or getting paid. Instead of making time each day, I rather wait for a feeling. I can’t explain how those feelings work exactly…. More
I'm going to my SIL/BIL for Easter dinner. The issue is that they serve nearly no food choices. The menu is the same every year: ham, bread, a baked potato. That's it. No vegies, no salad, nothing. We bring the bread (that is what we are told to bring), other non-ho...
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For moms, love is in the million tiny actions you do every day. A (very) partial list: wiping up spilled milk, slicing the lunchtime grapes in half, singing their favorite song each time it’s requested, and reading the same few favorite books—in the morning, before nap time, before nighttime story and song… and it’s also in the connection made during play time…. More
I purchased sliced american cheese in 3 lb blocks - each slice is NOT wrapped. So, I cut open the top very carefully and then cover with wrap and a binder to keep it fresh. I vaguely remember a product from when I was a kid (maybe from the commodities days? - whoa,...
Read more or share your answer!my kids are in school for another hour and half so i have some time to decide what to do about this. they do not even know that i know they got into the emergency cash stash. they each took money. when i saw a 20$ on the floor of my daughters room i knew something was...
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It’s taken me two years to write about what happened to me. But I remember it like it was yesterday. It’s what made me love and appreciate life to the fullest, and to never take anything for granted. It’s also the reason why I have vowed to love what I eat, and not settle for anything less. And also, it’s the reason my husband and I will not be having any more children…. More
Since tomorrow is 3.14, the local bakery (inside a large chain store) is offering BOGO on their bakery pies. I'd like to take advantage and freeze both for Easter :) The deal applies to all the pies they make - no restrictions. Which flavors tend to freeze/thaw the ...
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As 2017 comes to a close, we can’t help but look back and reflect. What went right? What went wrong? How many milestones did you celebrate this year? What are your 2018 parenting resolutions? As many know, motherhood is a combination of challenges, uncertainty, deeply rewarding triumphs and everlasting memories. Sometimes your best mom moments come when they are least expected. After all, the true joy of parenting isn’t a destination but a journey. This month, we celebrate some of our favorite contributors who are making the most of their own parenting journeys by sharing their invaluable wisdom. Here’s to a happy, healthy, and mom-win filled new year…. More
