Don’t Give Them Everything They Want
I grew up the eldest of four kids. We had enough, but there was not a lot of excess. My parents were very careful with…
Holidays and Seasons
Find posts about celebrating special holidays and seasons as a parent on MomLife Today. These articles for moms cover topics on everything from planning summer break to celebrating Easter to Mother’s Day, Christmas and more!
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Evolving Family
“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.” Alex Haley I was blessed to grow up in a…
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Handling the Holidays During Loss or Grief
October through December can be an excruciating time of year for those who have experienced a loss. In addition to the death of a loved…
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Indispensable Dad: To the Best Husband and Father
Have you ever thought about the importance of a father? Though most of the time it’s mom who spends more hours with the children, there is no one who can replace dad.
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4 Helpful Tips for Holidays With Blended Families
“I feel badly for my kids and stepkids during the holidays,” Amber, a stepmom explained. “They are shuffled between homes, unfamiliar traditions and stepfamily members….
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An Important Message to the Martyr Mom
Yesterday I starred in my very own production of Martyr Mom. I’m the only one who does any work around here, I thought. The closing act…
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When the Night Isn’t Silent: Christmas in a Stepfamily
“I’m struggling to know what to do about the upcoming holidays,” Vicky, a stepmom of two years shared. “My husband has two children from a…
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All I Want For Christmas Is You
I am a straight up Scrooge until Black Friday. Can’t stand the site of a Christmas tree until then, and I gasp if anyone plays…
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Fourth of July, Big Gatherings, and Autism
Another holiday filled with family, noise, and chaos looms ahead. While it can be fun, for Rachel and her autism it can also be problematic….
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An Empty Nest Christmas
“This empty nest Christmas is going to be so hard, really hard. I’m already dreading it.” I vividly remember this heartache of a few years…
