Adulting, Parenting

8 of the Best Podcasts for Parents

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Podcasts are my new favorite thing. I can listen to them no matter what I’m doing, and I take full advantage of that. In the car, while I’m cleaning, and even as I sit here and type this blog post (Crime Junkie, anyone?). The best part is, there are literally hundreds of podcasts for parents. These podcasts for parents can…

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Adulting, Marriage, Parenting

The Relationship Challenges New Parents Face After the Baby Arrives

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Parenthood can test the strength of many relationships. According to Psychology Today, numerous studies show a decline in marital satisfaction for new parents. Couples often find themselves arguing about money, disappointed in losing their freedom and spontaneity, and too exhausted for any type of intimacy. However, it’s important to open the lines of communication and have patience with each other…

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How To, On My Mind

9 Ways to See The Good In Each Day

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“Every day may not be good… but there’s something good in every day.” Alice Morse Earle This quote from Alice Morse Earle, an American Historian, is one of my all time favorites. It is the best quote for when I am struggling to find the positive aspects of my life. We all (I think) struggle with being a negative Nancy…

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10 Memorable Easter Ideas To Make This Year Special

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In the past, Easter hasn’t been a very memorable holiday for my family. We celebrate with one side of the family the week before Easter, and then not at all with the other side of the family. We would do Easter baskets in the morning, and then our big kids would head off to spend the day with their mom’s…

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Holiday, On My Mind

28 Life Lessons in 28 Years

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I turned 28 on the 11th (and my baby turned 2 the same day!!) and I spent quite a bit of time reminiscing and reflecting on the past years of my life. With the reflection came some of the life lessons I have learned along the way. There have been so many events in my past that I always think…

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