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Stay-at-Home Mom
05/24/2019
He Made My Wish Come True I used to work over forty hours a week on a head injury unit as a speech pathologist. I continued to do so after having my first son. I'd drop him off at my parents' house at 7AM and pick him up at 4PM. It was horrible. I felt like I wasn't a mom... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceParentingStay-at-Home MomStressValues
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05/17/2019
It's Worth The Sacrifice ...My mother was also a stay-at-home mom to me and my younger brother. I always felt safe because when I was sick or at a game, there was always at least one parent there and it meant the world to me and my brother... More >>

Tags: FinancesJobParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStay-at-Home MomValuesWomen's Point of View
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05/15/2019
Parking Lot Babies ...We were in a parking garage for babies whose mothers decided that driving through Starbucks was more important than seeing their toddlers first step or hearing their first word... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceDay CareJobMorals, Ethics, ValuesStay-at-Home MomValues
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05/08/2019
What Teens Should Pay For Many parents struggle with the question of what they should make their teenagers pay for. There is no one size fits all answer, but there's a concept that fits every situation. More >>

Tags: BudgetEducationFinancesFriendshipsJobParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStay-at-Home MomTeens
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05/06/2019
Stay-At-Home Moms Give More Than Money Could Ever Buy ...My mom chose not to have a career because she wanted to raise her three children herself. We grew up always having her available to pick us up after school, help us with our homework, ensure we were cared for, and most of all, love us so much that she gave up her own monetary aspirations for her family... More >>

Tags: Motherhood-FatherhoodPersonal ResponsibilityStay-at-Home MomValuesWomen's Point of View
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04/24/2019
I'm Speechless I am a 30-year-old stay-at-home mom and am part of a Facebook 'moms' group, where women can ask for help related to everything from sleep training to fun activities and more... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceDay CareMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStay-at-Home Mom
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04/24/2019
Wouldn't You Want Your Mother Instead of Day Care? I recently came across an email to you I never sent about my niece who was expecting her first child, working as a full-time CPA and contemplating day care following her 12 week leave... More >>

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04/22/2019
Balance Is Key While I was not successful in my own marriage in avoiding infidelities, I hope to help my sons keep their marriage strong, loving and fun... More >>

Tags: AdulteryAttitudeBehaviorMen's Point of ViewParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStay-at-Home MomValues
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04/09/2019
Thank You For the Reminders I just wanted to thank you for being my on air friend for the last fourteen years... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyPersonal ResponsibilityRegarding Dr. LauraStay-at-Home Mom
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04/08/2019
The Word 'Mom' It bothers me how clueless and selfish so many women are today. I had one of the greatest moms ever. I was the last of eight children and she stayed home to raise every one of us... More >>

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