Listen to Your Kids So They Will Talk to You
“Mama, look!” “Mama, watch this!” “Mama, why is the sky blue?” “Mama”… followed by a five-minute narrative about favorite cartoon characters, movies, or toys. “Mama,…
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God of the Impossible
My four-year-old son Jayden has an incredibly creative mind. In one conversation we can be talking about the cookie he’s eating, then suddenly we’re discussing…
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6 Ways to Help Your Child Grow
“Did you know that glass is stronger than steel?!” My husband was having a lively conversation with my oldest son as the kids ambled around…
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10 (Almost) Free Summer Activities for Kids
Moms have to be creative in the summer. During days when our little people are underfoot 24/7, busy moms need a plan to keep those…
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Summer Entertaining Is About the Guests
Editor’s Note: We’re thrilled to have Sandy Coughlin guest post on MomLife Today! Sandy writes the inspiring blog Reluctant Entertainer. I know every outdoor…
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Summer… When Kids are Carefree and Working Mothers … Aren’t
OK. Summer is almost here. I should be excited. I am excited. I look forward to seeing my kids carefree, playing in the sprinklers, and…
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Summer With Kids: How to Go From “Yikes” to “Yay”
My friend Sarah is in a panic. Pre-school isn’t even out yet and she’s already anxious about how she’s going to get through each day…
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Mom-Self-Care in the Midst of Family Care
Over the past year, I’ve been in high-octane mothering mode. I know all of you are familiar with this. One or more of your kids…
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When Depression Isn’t Just the Blues
I’ve written about feeling overwhelmed, and many of you shared your own experiences with the same types of emotions. But what about when the feelings go…
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I Gave Up on Trying to Be Superwoman
Recently, I was at a mom’s get-together. I don’t remember what we were talking about but, in the middle of the conversation, one of the…
