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Would You Bring a Sick Kid to a Playdate?

It’s winter. It’s flu season. Kids get sick. They share germs. Some of it is inevitable but where do you draw the line when it comes to getting together with friends when there are germy kids in tow?

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Why I Cried At The Parent-Teacher Conference

Monday was Alex’s kindergarten parent-teacher conference and something his teacher told us made me tear up…

 
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Why I’m No Longer Worried About The Princess Culture

Nora’s third birthday was Saturday. We had a long weekend of celebrating and she got some great gifts from family and friends. Some of them were pink and shiny and girlie but Nora is in no danger of becoming a princess. Here’s why…

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My Playground Pet Peeve

There is one thing that truly drives me nuts when I’m at the park with my kids. Am I overreacting?

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Embarrassing Confession: What’s Wrong With This Picture?

There is one mom/wife/human skill I truly suck at. And it haunts/taunts/plagues me night and day. Any guesses?

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The Latest Tough Talk With My Five Year Old

Yesterday Alex and I went to the grocery store together and on the way home we passed a cemetery. That sparked this awesome conversation that I was completely unprepared for. How do you think I handled it?

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Our Sunny Start To The New Year

We rang in 2013 down at my parents’ place in Florida and though it was a quick trip, the Vitamin D (and the family time) was worth the journey. The photo highlights: 

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13 Ways I Want To Parent Differently in 2013 (the totally doable version)

I am not someone who sits around thinking I’m doing this motherhood thing terribly wrong. That said, I love fresh starts and clean slates and I think there's always room for self improvement...

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How to Make Someone Feel Really Good About Their Gift

It’s really important to Nick and me that our kids are polite. This time of year we also focus on having good manners when receiving gifts. Last night we got to see our work in action…

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My Christmas Eve To-Do List

What are the chances this stuff is going to get done today? And what will happen if it doesn't? 

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Super-Fast Breakfasts for Crazy Mornings

Fruit milkshakes, easy quesadillas, and more tasty eats you whip up in no time