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What I Wish I Would Have Known About Swim Team

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It’s that time of year when most neighborhood swim teams are kicking off registration, and if this is not a world you have been in or know anything about, the decision to sign your kiddo up can be a little overwhelming to say the least.  I had never participated in swim team when I was […]

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4 Steps to Take BEFORE Middle of the Night Illnesses Strike!

Single Moms Need Strong Communities

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Sometimes we choose to be single moms; sometimes the status is thrust upon us. We face the reality that, for however long the status remains, this is our life. We’re the primary caretaker for the tiny kiddos. Our status as single doesn’t matter because the most important role we play is that of the mom. […]

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What’s One More? {On Deciding to Have a Third Baby}

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Apparently we moms of 3 are the most stressed. I’m not going to argue for or against this study. Moms everywhere have their own struggles; we all go through hard times. Having three kids is the most challenging, most wonderful blessing I’ve been given. Would I hug your neck and cheer, “Go for it!” if you are […]

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Preparing Your Toddler {And Yourself} for Successful Swim Lessons

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So, I decided it was time to throw my toddler into the pool. In Houston, pools are everywhere; it seemed like a good idea to teach some pool safety and strategies. Also, all signs pointed go and that the timing was right for M’s first class: Bath time was basically a swim session where more water lands out of the […]

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A Promise to My Son {In Honor of Distracted Driving Awareness}

The Lasting Impact of Summer Camp

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We are honored to be partnering with T Bar M Camps to bring you this sponsored post. We hope you find it helpful as you look for summer camp options for your family too!I am a prayin’ momma, not because I am spiritually strong, but because I am full of weakness. Prayer is my biggest […]

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Children’s Memorial Hermann & Q.care Expand Urgent Care House Call Service + Coverage for their FREE Nurse Line

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We are thrilled to again partner with Q.care, associated with Children’s Memorial Hermann, to bring you this sponsored content. We are so excited about their updates and extended hours, and we hope you find it helpful for your family too!A few months ago, I shared my great experience with Q.care, and my daughter still talks about the […]

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The Reality of Child Abuse

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In a perfect world, all children will grow up in a beautiful home with white picket fences and two loving parents giving them all of the love and attention they deserve. They will be wanted, cared for, and well fed. There will be no drugs, violence, neglect, and sexual abuse. Sadly, this is not the […]

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11 Sports Moms You’ll See on the Sidelines

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When I think of a sports mom, I envision a mom in a baseball cap, capris, Keds without socks, and an oversized baseball shirt. It doesn’t matter that my son has played one year of basketball, two years of soccer, one year of contact football, four years of t-ball, and is now starting his first year of […]

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Providing an 80’s Childhood in 2017

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We live in a master planned community with parks, playgrounds, and pools galore. We have our own elementary, middle, and high school, and I always compare our life to an episode of “Leave It To Beaver.” I walk across the street for eggs, and my neighbors know the alarm code to my house so they can let […]

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Two Little Secrets For Surviving the Infancy Season

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I think there are two little facts that make surviving the season of infancy so much easier. Ready for this? 1. They are ALL good babies. 2. This season is all-consuming, but it does end. How many times have you been asked, “Is she a good baby?” or “Is she sleeping through the night?” You […]

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Spend or Skimp :: A Single Mom’s Guide To Budgeting

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In 2013 I very quickly went from being a frivolous, free-spending, single, young adult to a single mom of a child with a disability. Needless to say, my entire reality changed in what seemed like the blink of an eye. And while every part of my life has been touched by my sweet boy’s hearing […]

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The Summer That Lasts Forever

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We are honored to once again partner with T Bar M Camps to bring you this sponsored post. We hope you find it helpful as you look for camp options for your children this summer!There are quite a few things I hope for my kids to have this summer. Our five children range in ages from […]

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For The Love Of Softball

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A year ago, Pandora was in occupational therapy, and one of the skills she needed to work on was crossing the mid line. To help her with this and other motor planning skills, we signed her up for softball, and it turned out to be one of the best ideas we have had. With three seasons […]

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About Those Goldfish…

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While I stood next to my daughter at the doctor’s office, my heart sank as I watched her vitals drop. Her O2 levels started to decrease, her temperature was rising, and she began to wheeze. “It is my recommendation that we give your daughter epinephrine, and then you two will take the ambulance to the ER.” These […]

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Top 10 Lice Prevention Tips For The Summer

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We are honored to be partnering with Lice Hunter, MD to bring you this sponsored post, and we hope you find these tips and tricks helpful in preventing lice this summer season for your family too!‘Tis the season for fun in the sun with family and friends! However, for many, summer fun is rudely interrupted […]

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Hey Mom, Please Just Stop Talking

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I’ve graduated, Friends. At this stage in the game we are stroller free on our morning walk to school. All three boys plow the sidewalks on scooters to drop off our oldest at school. I want to throw open the front door with beautiful wind-blown hair, holding a cheeky-saying labeled mug full of coffee, and shout to […]

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Words Matter

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“Stick and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” This old adage could not be further from the truth. My mom told me this. I used to tell my children this. Then I stopped because it is not truthful. Not. One. Bit. Words do hurt. Words matter.  Our children are our […]

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In a Medical Emergency, Here’s Why You Should Choose a Pediatric ER for your Child

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