Category: Motherhood
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Parenting Styles for All Three Kids: How They Differ and How They Are Similar
It’s no surprise to any parent that each child needs to be treated differently. Even children raised in the same household, with the same rules and forms of discipline, often interpret experiences in unique ways. As a result, parents often find themselves adjusting their parenting styles to meet the individual needs of each child. Additionally,… Read more
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Creating Lasting Habits
As we move further into the year, I’m proud to say I’ve stuck with the habits I set for myself back in January. Three months in, these daily routines—movement, reading, learning, productivity, and wellness—have become an essential part of my life. Movement Challenge This year, I committed to running at least one mile every day… Read more
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Teaching Journey
Growing up I ALWAYS wanted to be a teacher. I would play teacher with my sisters and friends and just knew that this was the career that I was meant to do. It also helped that my Mom talked up teaching like it was the golden career because you can have summers off with your… Read more
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Pregnancy and Workouts
Many women feel anxious about working out during pregnancy. After waiting so long for this precious time, it’s natural to want to be extra careful with your growing baby. But movement is incredibly beneficial for both your physical and mental health during pregnancy. Here’s a helpful link that answers many questions you might have: Exercise… Read more
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10 Things I Would Tell Myself as a First-Time Mom
Though I’ve only been a mom for eight years, I find myself in a new phase of parenting where my youngest is now four. They’re growing up and don’t rely on me for everything like they used to. Becoming a mom at 27 felt overwhelming—I still felt like a kid myself! If I had started… Read more
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10 Life Hacks to Simplify Your Daily Life as a Mom
I am all about getting things done efficiently. I try to prioritize starting things WAY ahead of time so that when the actual event is here, I am ready. A win in my book is having time the morning before hosting to enjoy the moment and not be running around like a chicken with no… Read more
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Finding Your Own Thing as a Mom
As a mom, it’s so easy to get caught up in guilt! Are we spending enough time with our kids? Are we providing them with healthy food? Are we teaching them how to be kind and responsible? These questions race through our minds at night, just as we’re trying to drift off. But let’s remember:… Read more
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Let Them Be Little
It’s no secret that kids grow up fast—really fast! When I look back to my late twenties, when I first started having kids, it feels like it was just last week. But here I am, eight years later. Having kids young gave me a physical edge, but now at 35, I know so much more.… Read more
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Traveling in the Car with Three Kids
We’re heading to Boston this weekend to celebrate our eleventh anniversary with our three boys! Our anniversary is on a Saturday, and instead of the usual dinner out with a babysitter, we’re taking the boys to Fenway Park to watch the Red Sox play. We’ve decided to start exploring different baseball stadiums to add a… Read more
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Coaching My Kids
Coaching is an invaluable experience that everyone should try at least once. Whether you’re coaching your own children or someone else’s, it can help you prepare for parenthood and teach you how to develop patience. My coaching journey began at 17 when I started as a soccer trainer for Dadjogger’s family. We worked together as… Read more
