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Lies Modern Moms Believe: I’m Better With The Kids Than My Husband

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The Real Reason Moms Today Are So Stressed

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Stop Saying This Around Your Kids

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Which Kind Of “Mommy Perfectionist” Are You?

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I used to think perfectionists were all one type of person. If you asked me if I were one, I'd say View Post

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Lies Moms Believe #11 : Another Mom’s Calling Is My Calling

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But Someone Might Play With These Happy Meal Toys! (& Other Decluttering Myths)

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YOU Could Be A Writer – I’m Looking For You!

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The Best Gift You Can Give Your Children Is A Technology-Free Childhood

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Lie Moms Believe #8: “It’s Too Late”

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This is a big moment, because I'm going to confess to you (all of you, over the internet) one of my View Post

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Can We All Just Admit That Kids’ Birthday Parties Have Gotten OUT OF CONTROL

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Lie Moms Believe #6 : “I Will Always Be A Yelling Mom”

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A Word Of Warning To Moms With Side Businesses

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Lies Modern Moms Believe #4 : I Look Good In These Skinny Jeans

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Lies Modern Moms Believe (#3 : “Facebook Is A Relaxing, Worthwhile Hobby”)

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Lies Moms Believe #2: I Have ANY Control Over My Children’s Future

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31-Day Series: Lies Modern Moms Believe (#1 : “I Should Be Happy”)

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Don’t Let October Pass Without Doing This…

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I'm super excited to begin my 31-Day October Series "31 LIES MODERN MOMS BELIEVE"! But first - I View Post

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An Inside Look At The Muslim World

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31 Lies Modern Moms Believe

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For the first time ever, this year I'm participating in the write31days Blog Series! For the month View Post

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If God Feels Distant, Look Here (Lessons From The ICU)

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Many of my readers know  that a month ago, our son Sam had a life-threatening allergic reaction, and View Post

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To My Young Mom Friends – Your Marriage Could Be So Much More Than It Is

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About a month after I gave birth to my firstborn, Todd and I - just us - LEFT HOME and drove an View Post

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I Asked 20 Moms With Grown Kids What They Regret Most. Here Are Their Answers.

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A Fussy Baby Isn’t The End Of The World (It Just Feels Like It) +10 Things To Try

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You Could Cure Your Picky Eater If You Wanted To (It Only Takes The Resolve Of A Navy Seal)

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How To Teach Little Kids To Pray

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Can We Please Stop Saying THIS To Each Other?

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Tonight at the pool two sweet neighbors were chatting with me about our first day of homeschool. I View Post

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I Promise – Your Kids Can Clean Their Own Playroom

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  Yes, your kids can clean their own playroom! The day I happened upon this amazing View Post

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20 Of My Best Tips For Treating Asthma In Children

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Hi! I’m Jessica. Former English teacher turned homeschooling mom of three. ESTJ. iPhone addict (in recovery). Anxiety overcomer. Allergy mom (only slightly neurotic). Loved by God, and wife to Mr. Fix Anything. I run a mean 12-minute mile and can make just about anything dairy free. I’m glad you’re here! Read More >>>
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