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I Got the Covid-19 Vaccine as a Pregnant Woman
Read More: I Got the Covid-19 Vaccine as a Pregnant Woman(Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, just a mama sharing my experience, so be sure to consult your doctor before making any health decisions for you/your baby.) When I went to my OBGYN back in February for my first ultrasound with baby #3, one of the main questions I had was whether she recommended…
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10 Travel Hacks for Road-Tripping with Little Ones
Read More: 10 Travel Hacks for Road-Tripping with Little OnesSummer is THE time for road-tripping! Having two kids with a third on the way, we have done our fair share of travel. Our typical road trips range anywhere from 3 hours-8 hours of driving, and believe me, we have had some terrible car trips. The ones that make you want to swear off getting…
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When you Feel like a Single Parent, but You’re Not
Read More: When you Feel like a Single Parent, but You’re NotWritten by Emily Plaster We thought getting into residency would be the hard part. Instead, it was the complete lifestyle change that really took us by surprise, transitioning from medical school to residency. He was at the bottom of the totem pole, again. This meant early mornings, late nights at the hospital, and frequent weekend shifts in addition…
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To my boys on Mother’s Day
Read More: To my boys on Mother’s DayIt is my fourth Mother’s Day as a mama and I wanted to write a little note to my boys. Aiden—you made me a mama. Everything with you was a first. From the first bath, to your first laugh, from your first fever to the first time you threw up on me, all of them…
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Mother’s Day Coloring Pages to Make Her Day Special
Read More: Mother’s Day Coloring Pages to Make Her Day SpecialEver since my son became old enough to color, I have loved letting him create art for celebrating special days rather than sending store-bought cards. Not only is it cheaper, but I also really appreciate both the joy he gets from creating and knowing that he’s making a card for someone he loves. And I…
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Joyful Chaos: How We Survive & Occasionally Thrive With Four Littles
Read More: Joyful Chaos: How We Survive & Occasionally Thrive With Four LittlesWritten by Melanie Reilly When my first daughter was just a few months old, I was exhausted and overwhelmed. Accomplishing once-easy tasks like meal planning or running errands suddenly felt so difficult when I factored in naptime, my daughter’s eating schedule, and my own fatigue. I remember talking on the phone with a close mentor,…
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Tips and Tricks to Avoid Negotiating with Toddlers
Read More: Tips and Tricks to Avoid Negotiating with ToddlersWritten by Haley Husband A wise mom of grown children sent us her sparknotes version of a book when our son was just hitting the toddler phase and it has stuck with me ever since. The book was titled “Making the Terrible Twos Terrific” by John Rosemond. From what I gathered, the main thesis is…
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How Many Words Should My Baby Know? Advice from a Speech Pathologist
Read More: How Many Words Should My Baby Know? Advice from a Speech PathologistWritten by Macy Grathwol You know when you go to the pediatrician and they ask you how many words your baby knows? Do you ever wonder what exactly counts as a ‘word’? Because, I know that when my son says “ah ah” he’s really imitating a monkey. But would the doctor count it? Well mama,…
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Things No One Tells You About Postpartum
Read More: Things No One Tells You About PostpartumWhen I became a mama the first time around, I was shocked at all of the things I didn’t know about postpartum. Postpartum is the season of motherhood after you have a baby–the time that your body spends in healing and recovery after carrying and birthing a child. And in my experience, I have found…
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Experiencing the Lord’s Love Even Through Miscarriage
Read More: Experiencing the Lord’s Love Even Through MiscarriageWritten by Amanda McCullough As I sat alone in the ultrasound exam room at the OBGYN, not with the eagerness of visits past but with despair in my heart yet again, I tried to hold back tears. I would not get to see another child of mine, but instead an empty ultrasound image that showed…
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Holy Week with Kids: How to Make the Most of It
Get the Holy Week Family Guide for free below! Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, the week before Easter. It is essentially the days leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection starting with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Learning about Holy Week with your kids can be a meaningful time to prepare your hearts for…
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How to do Lent with Kids
What is Lent? Lent is a period of 40 days (plus 6 sabbaths) observed by many Christians as a time to reflect, repent and prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter. The 40 days imitates Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the wilderness. Throughout church history, spiritual disciplines of fasting, acts of…
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Why February is the Perfect Time to Teach Your Kids About God’s Love
Sometimes I can get stuck in a rut when it comes to family devotions. I really try to keep a regular rhythm of being in the Word with my kids, but when the schedule gets a little too full, or one of the kids is sick, or I experience push-back from multiple kiddos, the odds…
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