A lot of parents wonder how to have the sex talk — let this L&D nurse help you be comfortable. The sex talk. {grumble, grumble} It’s awkward. No one WANTS to have it. But WHY? Why is it awkward to talk to kids about sex
Teaching Children to Deal with Confrontation
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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 flip out and then we just end up with a ton of pent-up anger. I have really put forth some effort to help my kids learn to deal with […]
Mom’s guide to Eagle Scouts
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From the time I saw the ultrasound I dreaded the day my kids would plow into scouting. My husband loved scouting as a kid. My brother didn’t have as many positive experiences. One time his scoutmasters left his troop on the mountain… alone… but I digress… Obtaining Eagle scout has a lot of benefits. When […]
When School is Failing Your Teen
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I have two teens at my house right now {gulp — that hurt to say}. They’re good kids. So far we haven’t impregnated anyone or done too many drugs that weren’t from my medicine cabinet -that I know of. 🙂 But, school is a struggle.
Potty Training: My #1 Tip for Long-Term Success!
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I’d rather push a child out my vagina again (as a newborn, not as a toddler) than potty train them. Potty training is one of my LEAST favorite parts of parenting. I never know if I should do it — when I should do it, if they’re ready, if I’m ready. Princess P was a […]
Web Filter: Let the circle be your guide
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Having a web filter for your home wifi is really important. This post is going to tell how my teen had always gotten around them, and what we are doing now. We have tried a lot of web filters around here. Up until this one — my son has always found a way around them. […]
Never Say Never
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Guys, I’ve gotta say James Bond had it right when he said never say never. And at no point in my life is that more true than with parenting.
Teen Car Insurance: Lamaze Breathing for Parents of Teens.
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Let’s talk teen drivers and teen car insurance. It can be really intimidating to get your kid on the road and then it’s tough to pick what insurance you want to protect all of you. Let’s all deep breathe together! This post is sponsored by Esurance. All advice, tips, and ideas are 100% my own […]
Worst Mom Ever: According to my Teen Son.
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Mom, you are the WORST. People can’t even BELIEVE how strict you are. I get made fun of for your rules, you are just the absolutely WORST mom. Of course, I reply that I actually run a mom blog — I must be a pretty decent one. At least according to other moms. And […]
Kids in Business: Hiring your own child
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In this post: We’ll discuss the pros and cons for hiring your own kids in business. How I did it and things I wish I’d do better at (and things that worked out great). Somehow my blog went from my favorite hobby to my favorite business. Sort of all in one fail swoop. One month […]
