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Parenting Lessons from Mama Bear

The majority of you already know that I adore the Berenstain Bear books. They were my favorites as a kid. I would sit in my room for hours and read my entire collection of them. A collection I’ve added to since then and now share with my boys. As I read them now, as an… Continue reading Parenting Lessons from Mama Bear

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My Fitness At Home Is Good For My Family

I don’t have a gym membership; I just work out at home. I use the treadmill, the kettlebells, and weights. Lately I’ve increased my fitness activity and my boys have noticed. They see my hard work and they cheer me on. It has seemed to light a spark in them as well. They want to… Continue reading My Fitness At Home Is Good For My Family

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The Behavior Chart

As you read in my post on Saturday, my kids were just horrible listeners. They drove me bananas to the point where I contemplated opening a second bottle of wine. I don’t know if it was just the dreary weather, too much birthday cake, or the lack of having Sam the Elf around, but they… Continue reading The Behavior Chart