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Your Kids Want You To Discipline Them

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Yesterday at the library, my children checked out 33 books, topics ranging from Star Wars to trash View Post

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Good Books For Moms To Read in 2016

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note: this post contains affiliate links. I am nearly seven years into this parenting gig, and View Post

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Teach The Gospel To A Child At Christmas With 5 Questions

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Part of becoming a parent is realizing you don't know the answer to millions of "dumb" questions. Or View Post

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25 Gift Ideas For Creative Kids

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Know a creative kid? Here are some gift ideas, PLUS enter to win a $125 Amazon Gift View Post

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What I’m Doing Differently This Christmas

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Regrettably, for much of my Parenting Career, Christmas has been a item on my To-Do list, instead View Post

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Lies Modern Moms Believe: I USED to be so together

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a note from Jessica: I'm thrilled to introduce you to the last and final post in my series. This View Post

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Lies Moms Believe: If I’m The “Cool Mom,” My Kids Will Love Me More

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A note from Jessica: Soon after beginning my "31 Lies Moms Believe" series, I got a great idea. Why View Post

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Lies Moms Believe : If I Could Just Get It Together, God Would Love Me More”

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Today is the last post of the month in my series, "Lies Moms Believe." (I'll be sharing two guest View Post

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Lies Moms Believe : “Good Moms” Don’t Take Medication For Depression Or Anxiety

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Since I have "gone public" with my battle with anxiety, I receive usually 1-2 emails a week from View Post

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

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Big disclaimer here: EVERY FAMILY IS DIFFERENT. I know this post may not apply to all, because it View Post

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The Real Reason Moms Today Are So Stressed

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Note: The post you are reading is part of my October series, 31 Lies Modern Moms Believe. Read the View Post

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Stop Saying This Around Your Kids

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Note: The post you are reading is part of my October series, 31 Lies Modern Moms Believe. Read the View Post

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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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Note: The post you are reading is part of my October series, 31 Lies Modern Moms Believe. Read the View Post

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

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Note: The post you are reading is part of my October series, 31 Lies Modern Moms Believe. Read the View Post

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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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Note: The post you are reading is part of my October series, 31 Lies Modern Moms Believe. Read the View Post

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

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Note: The post you are reading is part of my October series, 31 Lies Modern Moms Believe. Read the View Post

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A Word Of Warning To Moms With Side Businesses

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Note: The post you are reading is part of my October series. This post is Lies Moms Believe #5 (Once View Post

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

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This post is part of my October post series: 31 Lies Modern Moms Believe. Check out the whole View Post

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

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Have you read my books? ps. If you haven't read my parenting books, check them out. I think View Post

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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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Note: I am not a doctor. Please consult your doctor with all medical concerns. I know that View Post

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How To Teach Little Kids To Pray

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My husband - bless his kind, patient soul - puts our boys to bed most every night. We've been having View Post

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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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Our Afternoon Homeschool Extra-Curriculars (Frugal!)

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Last year was my very first one homeschooling. As I explained in my "Homeschooling Exposed" post :) View Post

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Guide For A Homeschooling Mom’s Teacher Workday

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If you are a homeschool mom, do you have “teacher workdays?” Have you ever wondered what’s the best View Post

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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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