You know how when you have your second child, you tend to compare everything to the first? Like how he cut his teeth at this age or she walked at that one. It can take a while to realize this new child is not the same as the one you already have, and he isn't going to behave like it. I was able to avoid some of these comparisons with my first two kids because I expected a boy to ...
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A word from the “worst mom ever”…
I am the "worst mom ever." My son told me so. Just now. And, he's not the first. His older sister has told me the same thing. His younger sisters will, too. I've even told myself a time or twenty. The thing is: we have vastly different opinions on what makes me the "worst." I feel "worst" when I know in my heart I've been bad. Bad temper, bad mood, bad mouth. Angry, ...
How to Have a Quiet Time in a Loud House – 6 Practical Tips for Moms
What my "quiet time" usually looks like: Kids running around in chaos. What my "quiet time" sometimes sounds like: Kids crying in the midst of kids running around in chaos. Every now and then, I'm the one whining. When I'm not, I try to just push through anyway. Distracted discipline still counts, right? It's one of the most challenging things about being home with ...