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Taking a Child to College Tests a Mom’s Strength

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Moving my eldest son to college last August was one of the toughest things I’ve ever done as a mom. And I don’t need experts to confirm that point. I thought a part of me was being ripped from my chest. I could barely walk those last few…
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Being the Parent of a Student Athlete Takes Dedication

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It's taboo to admit, but I'll say it. When my 13 year old son didn't make the soccer team, mixed with feelings of heart-wrenching sadness for my boy who slumped into the car, sweaty and dejected after being cut, was also a sense of selfish…
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The Benefits of Being an Older Mom

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I had my first child last year, a few months after I’d turned 45. I gave birth at an age when many of my friends were sending their first-borns off to college. Admittedly, for some of them, their first-borns may have been the result of…
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Kourtney Kardashian Sets a Bad Baby Wearing Example

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I don’t personally look to the Kardashians for parenting advice, nor do I consider Kourtney Kardashian to be a role model mother. I do, however, acknowledge that this family is in the public eye and Kourtney has made her mothering choices…

Sneaking Moments of Self-Care for New Moms

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It’s always a challenge for moms to make me time and it’s especially tough for new moms. However, in order to be the best mom you can be, it’s essential to find little ways to pamper yourself and take care of your own needs. From exercise…
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Tips for Preventing Working Mom Burnout

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Working full time, having a husband and 3 kids, managing a household and making sure I take care of me is a lot to take on every single day. Some days, I feel like I am stuck in an emotional rollercoaster and I can’t get off the ride.…
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Protect Your Child From Cyberbullying

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Cyberbullying—or online bullying on social network sites—is on the rise. Children are most vulnerable to this type of bullying, and the results can be tragic. Too often, we hear about another child or teen who has committed suicide as…
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Son’s Hilarious Vid of Mom Sleepwalking

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We’re not sure if this hilarious video of a mom sleepwalking is the real deal—but if you’ve ever encountered a sleepwalker they can do some pretty crazy things. Hopefully this mom has forgiven her son for putting her nocturnal misadventures…

New Moms: Sleeping When Baby Sleeps

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New moms know all too well that sleep is a rare and cherished treasure once your newborn arrives. Amanda Edwards shows us one excellent way to catch up on much-needed rest. Sleep when baby sleeps! For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content,…