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You Want To Raise A Toddler In Your 50s?

You Want To Raise A Toddler In Your 50s?

Five words of warning from a middle-aged Mum.
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Julie van Maanen
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The 1st Week With My New Boss Was Very Demanding

The 1st Week With My New Boss Was Very Demanding

He’s aggressive towards his coworkers, forces me to work overtime, and constantly interrupts lunch breaks…in his defense, he’s 2.
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Amanda Garland
Find Easy Ways to Write With Kids

Find Easy Ways to Write With Kids

4 ways to get creative with your busy day as a parent and writer.
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Allison Ditmer
A Boy and His Bicycle

A Boy and His Bicycle

From Mom’s perspective and then the boy himself.
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Susan Poole
The Absolute Exhaustion Caused by Selfish Babies and Loud Children

The Absolute Exhaustion Caused by Selfish Babies and Loud Children

Evolutionary advantages, 90s music, and an anniversary.
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Naleen Mitchell
From One American Mom To Another: I Don’t Know How You Do It

From One American Mom To Another: I Don’t Know How You Do It

There’s an intense feeling of dread when I think about having a baby in the states
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Slow train
An Unsafe Minimalist Playground, And 3 Things I Learned From It

An Unsafe Minimalist Playground, And 3 Things I Learned From It

Inspired by what’s close to home.
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Melissa Frost
My Eureka Moment Happened After I Hit Rock Bottom

My Eureka Moment Happened After I Hit Rock Bottom

I found freedom after letting go of years of guilt.
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Melissa Marietta
They’re Not Paying Me Enough To Do This Job

They’re Not Paying Me Enough To Do This Job

Oh wait, they’re not paying me at all.
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Sophia Metrakos
How Tantrums At Transition Time Can Take A Back Seat

How Tantrums At Transition Time Can Take A Back Seat

What we discovered at a random Children’s Museum in Arkansas…and how it changed our parenting style.
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Jessica Rabel
I thought parenting was meant to get easier as they get older?

I thought parenting was meant to get easier as they get older?

Children have so much energy!
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Mia Houston
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