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Teaching Children to Deal with Confrontation

PUBLISHED: December 18, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

I don't know that anyone loves confrontation. It can be hard to resolve problems. So often I think we try to ignore things until we totally Continue Reading

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Why should I declutter?

PUBLISHED: December 11, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

Why should I declutter -- it will just come back? Decluttering is some of the ABSOLUTE best ways I have spent my time -- but it doesn't mean that Continue Reading

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Gift Guide for the Overwhelmed Mom

PUBLISHED: December 1, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

So, I've done all this gift guides for everyone else at my house.  Because, as an overwhelmed mom -- Christmas is ENTIRELY about other people. Continue Reading

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Fertile Window: Find your dates to get pregnant

PUBLISHED: November 21, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

  Not getting pregnant is one thing, but it just seems like there are heaps of other things that blow when it comes to being Continue Reading

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Beauty Stocking Stuffers for the Busy Woman

PUBLISHED: November 20, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

A new beauty product in your stocking is a true gift... as long as it's something great. :)  Be sure to give her something she'll absolutely love!  Continue Reading

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Christmas Organization: Rule the gifts, don’t let them rule you!

PUBLISHED: November 14, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

Christmas Organization allows you to really enjoy the holiday. Christmas is a whirlwind of activity.  All I want to do is catch each moment Continue Reading

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Best Gifts for Busy Families

PUBLISHED: November 13, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

The gift of ease is the best gift for busy familes. With 3 kids in 3 different schools I get easily overwhelmed.  These best gifts for busy families Continue Reading

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How to Make a Filing System

PUBLISHED: November 8, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

Problem:  Being a family requires a lot of documentation, and there are just SO many papers, many of which I need to find quickly. When we bought a Continue Reading

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Labor and Delivery: What happens at Delivery

PUBLISHED: November 6, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

Labor and Delivery -- the main action happens at delivery and it is a busy time!  Let's talk about what happens AT delivery and after delivery -- so Continue Reading

Finding hope in pregnancy can be difficult, there are so many worries, but finding hope can make all the difference.

Hope Paves a Way

PUBLISHED: November 3, 2017 | By Hilary Erickson

I get the “What if” question a lot from patients. Well, what if the ultrasound was wrong and something is really wrong with the baby? What Continue Reading

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