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Having More Kids Has Made Me A Better Mother

Post author:Kelcey Grimes
Post published:December 27, 2021
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Spinning around in my living room, I was completely overwhelmed and drowning in the newborn days of first-time motherhood. The dishwasher. The bed. The laundry. How do people do all…

Some days, you have to let them cry

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:September 29, 2021
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Some days this is what motherhood looks like. It’s simply letting them cry as every other option didn’t work to console them. Did they nap too long? Are they still…

The Fourth Trimester: It’s OK to not be busy

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:June 25, 2021
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"Sometimes you have to let the house burn to save a life." A friend shared this with me after I gave birth to my 5th child. She was referring to…

This Toddler Schedule and Reward System Really Works

Post author:Ajalon J. Stapley
Post published:May 14, 2021
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If you're looking for some tips on both organizing and organizing and surviving long stay-at-home-days with young kids, that's exactly the gist of this post. I have one very high…

18 Things You Need To Know About Your 18 Month Old

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:May 11, 2021
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1. As much as they are on the go, they still want to be held. "Hold you, hold you, hold youuuu." Normally they want or need held as you are multi…

What my 8-year-old taught me about changing a diaper

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:April 5, 2021
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Kennedy. Middle child. Baby number Three. She gets the least amount of attention in the house of seven. She always does what she’s told, typically before anyone has to even make a peep…

I don’t want to be my children’s teacher

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:December 17, 2020
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I love my children - loveeee my children.But I don’t want to be their teacher, I just don’t.I want to cheer them on.I want to help guide them.I want to…

“Sorry, I’m just tapped out”

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:December 15, 2020
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“Sorry, I’m just tapped out.” I said this to one of my kids’ teachers this morning as she requested a private zoom with my child and I. At the same time…

I just wanted to tell you…

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:June 22, 2020
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5 year old daughter to me ... “Mom?” As I’m changing the baby’s diaper. “Yeah, hold on. I’m coming.” “Mom?” “Coming...coming. I’m almost done.” “Mom...” As I’m coming out of…

I’ll take a refill…of gratitude.

Post author:Rachael Kapper
Post published:June 19, 2020
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Today I didn’t have much left to give, to anyone. I was able to go thru the motions of keeping everyone fed, amused enough, bathed and to bed, but it…

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