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This Mom Co-Founded A Company While Raising Six Kids!

I believe every mom has super powers. Some we exercise everyday, while others lay dormant, waiting to be activated.Im excited to introduce you to some supernova mamas in a series were calling MOMMIES DO THE MOST AMAZING THINGS, hoping these incredible moms, who exercise their powers for the good of their families and for others, will encourage us all.Fittingly, since autism is such a personal cause of mine, were launching …

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Three’s Company: Are You Ready For More Kids?

There have been studies that indicate that three children is the most stressful number of kiddos to have.Three is no easy feat. As the picture above shows, I had my hands very full back when I had only half the number of kids that I have now. As you can see, Im sitting in my yard, looking happy but a bit tired and maybe like I could use a good meal. That time …

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Sleepovers, Chick Flicks and Cereal in Bed…

Breaking the rules is fun, staying up late on a school night is cool and breakfast in bed for dinner is a must! If you can relate – and you have enough structure in your household to know the difference – then you ve figured out how to connect with your kids.”Times sure have changed,” I thought as I slipped on my dress and high heels to take my teenager to a mother-daughter tea that a …

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Problems Caused by a Child Sleeping in Parent’s Bed

When you have a newborn, you want to be near her at all times. It’s just too early for both of you to separate abruptly. Some people believe that even as their baby grows, she belongs in her parents’ bed. Proponents of co-sleeping say that breastfeeding is more convenient, that babies fall asleep easier and that the family bed gives working parents more time to regain closeness with their baby. But, co-sleeping is controversial for many reasons.

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Get Your Kids on A Summer Sleep Schedule

Especially during the summer, it can be difficult to get your child to a normal sleep routine. Sleep is as important to our health and well-being as food and water, but most of us dont get enough of it. Sleep deprivation is currently one of the most pervasive health concerns in the United States. For children, sleep plays a critical role in their healthy growth and development. Beyond simply affecting childrens moods, behaviors, and academic performances, insufficient sleep has also been associated with lower social skills and learning disabilities.