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05/18/2012
Gooey Kisses and Gummy Smiles They posted my job description this week. Soon I will be some unknown name on an old found document that has no meaning anymore. Business will go on as usual. Sure some will miss me, but as time goes on, I will fade from their memories. More >>

Tags: Benefits of being a SAHMCareerJobParentingRead On-AirSAHM stay-at-home momSocial IssuesStay-at-Home Mom
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05/17/2012
Assumed to be being The Nanny?!?! ...A few weeks ago, I was pushing my youngest in the stroller to pick up her sister from school. While waiting, I watched and giggled as my toddler played on the playground. More >>

Tags: Benefits of being a SAHMParentingRead On-AirSAHM stay-at-home momSocial IssuesStay-at-Home Mom
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05/16/2012
A Stay-at-Home Mommy is a Less Stressed Mommy I can't believe I haven't worked now for 14 years. I have three kids, ages 16, 14 and 4. I worked for the first 3 years of my first child's life. Yes, we had more money, but after taking the leap of faith of my quitting my job and still being able to make ends meet, we are so glad we did. More >>

Tags: MarriageParentingRead On-AirSAHM stay-at-home momSexStay-at-Home MomStress
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05/15/2012
Coping with Bullies Who Text ...[W]hat about a bully who doesn't just try to tear you down by posting on your Facebook wall or anonymously on Formspring but who also attacks you directly via your cell phone? More >>

Tags: ParentingTeenagerTeensTweens
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05/15/2012
Too Many Activities Are Driving Us Mad My husband gave me a knowing look as other moms and I clamored at a school event to discuss day camps for our older children this summer. I've never been big on sending my kids to camp, but relish the freedom from constricted schedules that summer brings instead. More >>

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05/14/2012
15 Minutes for Character My oldest daughter approached me with a question about cheating as we were waiting for her school's gate to open, which set me off to a bit of reflection today. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceParentingRead On-AirValues
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05/11/2012
Bad TIME for the Breast Feeding Boy ...Instead of helping the cause of breastfeeding by showing a loving mother engaged in "extended breastfeeding" and "attachment parenting" you were placed on a stool under the lights in order to sell magazines. More >>

Tags: BreastfeedingInternet-MediaInternet/MediaMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodParenting
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05/10/2012
The 'PERKS' of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom I was in a rut. I was depressed and angry and distrustful of my husband. We decided to give me one month to relax from my mommy duties. The plan backfired big-time. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorGratitudeMarriageNew attitudeParentingRead On-AirRelationshipSAHM stay-at-home momValues
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05/10/2012
The Cost of NOT Staying At Home We all know the costs of moms not staying at home with their kids. But did you know it literally costs more for moms to work? More >>

Tags: BudgetEconomyFamily/Relationships - ChildrenMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingSAHM stay-at-home mom
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05/09/2012
Driving To and From Work with Your Husband My husband of 16 years and I work together. I have to admit we have not always been each other's "girlfriend and boyfriend". More >>

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