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The pros and cons of having children close together
When I was pregnant with my third I saw a high school friend at a gas station. He said, “Wow, are you pregnant again? When are you going to stop?” Slightly taken aback I replied, “Well, I don’t know,...
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Being a mom is tiring… want to know the surefire secret to less stress?
Though it’s wonderful, it ain’t easy being a mom! Scroll down to find out my secret to less stress. So… in case you are revving up to send me hate mail… this is just a fun exaggeration. I don’t think...
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How to give age appropriate privileges to kids close in age
Tips on granting age appropriate privileges to kids close in age. I talk about it often, but that’s because it is my entire life right now… I’ve had 4 kids in 4 years (here are the pros and cons of...
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My #1 tip for babies close together in age: corralling
I’ve eluded to this concept many times, but today am going to hit it strong. This is probably the best advice I could give any mother who has young children close together… Corral (verb) to gather...
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How to stop contagious meltdowns from spreading sibling-to-sibling
I’m sure what you wanted to read about today was contagious toddler meltdowns. Just in case the CDC didn’t issue an alert in your area I wanted to let you know there is a contagious disease out there,...
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What is the ideal spacing between children?
Are you trying to figure out family planning and child spacing? Here are some thoughts. When I was pregnant with my first and said I wanted lots of children – and wanted them close together – my...
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Why Having Babies Close Together Is Not As Hard As You Think
Everyone always thinks I’m nuts when I tell them I have babies close together. I promise it’s not as hard as you think! There are pros and cons to having babies close together, but it’s not so bad. My...
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How To Get Your Baby And Toddler To Nap At The SAME TIME!
These sleep tips will work wonders to get your baby and toddler (and preschooler) to nap at the same time. You may also enjoy knowing how to encourage sleeping in and longer naps and quick and easy...
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How to stop contagious meltdowns from spreading sibling-to-sibling
I’m sure what you wanted to read about today was contagious toddler meltdowns. Just in case the CDC didn’t issue an alert in your area I wanted to let you know there is a contagious disease out there,...
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What is the ideal spacing between children?
Are you trying to figure out family planning and child spacing? Here are some thoughts. When I was pregnant with my first and said I wanted lots of children – and wanted them close together – my...
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Why Having Babies Close Together Is Not As Hard As You Think
Inside: Everyone always thinks I’m nuts when I tell them I have babies close together. I promise it’s not as hard as you think! There are pros and cons to having babies close together, but it’s not so...
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How To Get Your Baby And Toddler To Nap At The SAME TIME!
These sleep tips will work wonders to get your baby and toddler (and preschooler) to nap at the same time. You may also enjoy knowing how to encourage sleeping in and longer naps and quick and easy...
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Organizing A Diaper Bag: What To Include & How To Organize It
Inside are tips on organizing a diaper bag so you can get to everything and not leave the important stuff at home. At the height of diaper-ness in our home… we had 5 kids under 5 years of age. So that...
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The Real Pros And Cons Of Having Babies Close Together
Are you considering having babies close together? Here are the pros and cons to tight child spacing and strategies to manage. When I was pregnant with my third I saw a high school friend at a gas...
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The Benefits Of Routines For Kids Are Undeniable & Backed By Research
There are so many benefits of routines for kids that it’s hard to fit them all in. Routines are good for moods, attitudes, order, and more! I have learned a few things from experience… When it comes to...
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An In-Depth Mother’s Helper Job Description You Can Use
Want a mothers helper, but are unsure what they do? Here is an in depth mother’s helper job description you can use for yourself. When I first hired our mother’s helper… I had no idea what I wanted her...
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My #1 Tip When You Have Babies Close Together In Age: Corralling
I’ve eluded to this concept many times, but today am going to hit it strong. This is probably the best advice I could give any mother who has babies close together… People ask me how I do it… How do I...
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What to do When Your Kids Ignore Your Voice
At one point or another, every mom has been there. If you feel that you’ve become background noise and your kids won’t listen, here is what you can do: With recent viruses, colds, teething, and general...
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When to Stop Using a Stroller? (3 Questions To Ask Yourself)
When is it time to stop using a stroller? This question has a lot of weight and should be answered with the consideration of safety, development, convenience, and parental preferences. As a mother of...
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