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There are 23 blog posts about 'M.O.M. Balance'
Do you sometimes feel like you have a split personality? If you’re like a lot of moms, who you are on the inside may not match who you are on the outside, and who you know yourself to be may not be the person you want to show the world. Reconciling the inner you and the outer...
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With the holidays drawing near, this is an especially good time of year to remember the little word that can keep you from getting completely overwhelmed: NO! As a mom, you already have a lot on your plate, and you can get in trouble when you start feeling the need to say yes to every...
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It’s hard to believe something as basic as sleep could be so confusing and even controversial for moms. You worry about helping babies develop healthy sleeping habits and the ability to get themselves to sleep. With older children, there’s the very real concern that they...
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Ok moms: besides costumes, what’s the first thing you associate with Halloween? Very likely, candy.
You may already have children grazing on candy intended for Halloween, and by November 1 you’re likely to be overflowing with acquired trick-or-treat goodies....
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This is not the easiest season to think about healthy food choices. The span from mid-October through December is loaded with sweets and treats of all kinds, lots of extra calories and an abundance of opportunities to overeat.
Looking at this a different way, however, there...
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Do you have a dream? Not a kid-related dream (though of course you’d love for your toddler to be potty trained and for all your children to get along perfectly), but rather a dream just for you?
It’s sometimes tough in the midst of motherhood to see beyond the...
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So, how’s your budget doing these days? Fall can be an expensive time anyway, and the recession is making this year even harder than usual for a lot of families.
If you haven’t given much thought to the financial pitfalls awaiting you over the next couple of months,...
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“I want to look just like you when I grow up,” your daughter says to you. What’s your immediate response? Can you graciously accept the compliment, or do you have to stop yourself from negating her words, saying something to the affect of, “No, honey, you...
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If you’ve listened to much music from the 70’s, you probably know the Billy Joel song that contains these lyrics. The gist of it is that the person the singer loves doesn’t need to change or do anything different to earn his love; she’s perfect just as she is.
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When you look at your child, what do you see? A precious little person who is infinitely capable, a stubborn kid who does everything the hard way, an angelic brother or sister, a headstrong child who never listens…?
If you have infants or toddlers, it’s relatively easy...
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Don’t pull the cat’s tail! Don’t yell in the house! Don’t throw your toys! Do any of these commands sound familiar? If you’re like a lot of moms, you may notice yourself giving a lot of orders over the course of a day, especially about what...
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How many times do your kids drive you absolutely crazy in a given day? How many spills, muddy shoes, atomic diapers and barfing incidents do you have to clean up after, squabbles do you have to moderate, meals do you have to prepare, instructions do you have to repeat 47 times? Do you...
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If you’re like many moms, you may have a deep dark secret… you have a favorite child. You might feel guilty about this and you probably don’t talk about it, but you certainly aren’t alone. Or perhaps you don’t have a favorite, but your children think you...
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Think over the last week in your household. How much time have you spent as a family? Are you satisfied with this? Is your husband? Your kids?
Spending time together as a family is important, but can be tricky. Here are a few challenges that may come up...
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Part of being a mom is living vicariously through your children in one way or another. Sometimes this is a great thing, sometimes not… it all depends on your motivation.
There’s nothing better than seeing the world through the eyes of your children. It gives you...
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