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- Mommy Wine Culture is Toxic and Needs to Stop
The Mommy Wine Culture is everywhere. It’s easy for moms, especially new moms, to think they cannot survive without drinking. I’m here to tell you that’s not true. - Slowly Losing My Mom to Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease is so PainfulIt’s so hard having my mom, especially so young, slowly dying of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. She was diagnosed 6 years ago when she was 59 and since then so much has changed. I’m lucky that my mom is still alive but she’s no longer my mom and she doesn’t know who I am.
- Why We Chose K12 Online School for our KidsAre you wanting to teach your kids at home but don’t know where to start? That’s how I felt last year when my oldest was headed into Kindergarten. Then I was told about K12, it’s a online school that is FREE and sends you all the materials you need to teach.
- How to Declutter Kids’ Toys WITH Kids: Work Toward a Goal
Are you overwhelmed with the amount of kids toys in the house? We found a way to declutter toys WITH our kids, as we work toward a common goal, which I’ll lay out in this blog post. - Gluten Free & Dairy Free Sausage Egg Breakfast BakeOne of my favorite breakfast recipes is this easy gluten free sausage and egg bake. Like all of my recipes, this recipe is allergen-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free.
- Adjusted Age Calculator for Premature BabiesThe adjusted age calculator for premature babies will help you easily calculate their adjusted age without having to do math. You’ve got enough going on, let me do the calculating for you. Knowing their adjusted age will help you track developmental milestones accurately.
- Book Review: Potty Training in 3 Days for ToddlersWant to potty train your child in a weekend? Click through to learn more about what we did and what we used to potty train our kids in just 3 days!
- Health Update: 10 Years after Autoimmune Disease DiagnosisHave you ever had a health diagnosis that made you change everything? I did 10 years ago and it seems ever since then, I keep having more issues and need to keep changing things. It’s exhausting. Here’s what I’m doing currently.
- Fun and Easy Crafts for Kids Ages 5+Looking for fun and easy crafts to keep your twins ages 5+ entertained? Look no further! In this blog post, we have curated a list of exciting craft ideas that are perfect for twins ages 5 and up. These activities will not only spark creativity but also provide an opportunity for bonding and learning. Get ready to unleash your twins’ imagination with these engaging crafts!
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As a mom of identical twins and a son two years older, I have gained invaluable experience in the realm, and chaos, of parenting. With a Master's Degree and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology, I spent years as a school psychologist, helping children navigate through their educational and emotional challenges. Now as a stay at home mom and professional blogger, I combine my areas of expertise to help you in your parenting journey.