parenting

Mom Monday: Breastfeeding is Best for Baby and your Budget

I was debating what to write about for Mom Monday. Since I’m not at home, I’m not being “mom” right now. Of course I’m always a mother, it’s a huge part of my identity, but being while being by myself is something wonderful, and amazing, it’s also something I have not experienced for this length [...]

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Mom Monday: Let them Play

While my blog primarily focuses on money issues, I am a mom of 4, so I thought it would be fun to talk momming one day a week. Mom Monday is my new feature where I will be tackling mommy issues. My hope is that even my non-parent readers will stop by and comment, since [...]

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Family Meetings: The Benefits

This is a guest post by Emily Geizer, creator of Child Perspective, the site parents turn to for simple and effective parenting solutions. You can contact Emily directly through the site to ask any specific parenting questions. She is also offering a FREE parenting e-course, called A Crash Course in Mindful Parenting. Read more about the [...]

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12 tips for feeding picky eaters

When I was a kid I was well known as being one of the most picky eaters on Earth. I adored candy, and still have quite a sweet tooth (see my tip for Halloween at the bottom of this post). As a kid I would eat an entire block of Kraft cheddar cheese after school. [...]

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stay at home mom or working mom?

The din and demands of constant needs are dying down. I’m left with this feeling of what’s next? (Other than the mountain of laundry, floors that needs washing, a car that needs cleaning, and a lawn that needs mowing.)