Raising Independent Children, Part 2
Raising independent children is difficult, because you have to sacrifice what you want to let them experience life their own way.
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Category: Parenting
College Financial Planning
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Well, that decade went quickly! We’re back in college...
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Quit Wrestling. Let Your Toddler Dress Herself
l’m reminded of all the tricks we used to keep Anika dressed, especially when it was too cold for her skirts and sandals.
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Is Your Teen an Addict?
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Every time I accidentally get exposed to the news – local or...
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Traveling while Pregnant: The Road Warrior
Google maps needs an estimated time of arrival specifically for pregnant women, that includes stops for bathroom breaks, snacks, and short walks.
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Yes, I Know: Breastfeeding is not Birth Control
Breastfeeding delayed my second child, but it certainly didn’t prevent it. And I was one of the lucky ones.
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Raising Independent Children, Part One
Raising independent children means letting them pursue their goals, even when those goals are completely different than your expectations.
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Negative Self-Talk Hurts Your Children Who Are Listening
Calling my small frame “fat” in front of my daughter could have lasting repercussions. It’s not a casual phrase I can throw out anymore.
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The Importance of Year-Round Sun Safety
It’s snowing in parts of New York this week, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t...
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My Daughter’s Name Is the Result of a Bet
My daughter’s name is the result of a bet I made with my husband, because I was sure we were having a boy. Now, I have a beautiful daughter and a story to tell her.
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Hiding My Second Pregnancy Was Harder
My first pregnancy was difficult enough to hide when I was rushing to the bathroom with nausea all day long, but the second pregnancy is a whole different ball game.
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The Second Pregnancy Causes So Much Anxiety!
This second pregnancy is nothing like my first, and it’s scaring the crap out of me. I should be less nervous! I’ve been here before, right? Well, kind of.
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