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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.
Julie van Maanen
Apr 11
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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.
Amanda Garland
Aug 12
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.
Allison Ditmer
Aug 12
A Boy and His Bicycle
A Boy and His Bicycle
From Mom’s perspective and then the boy himself.
Susan Poole
Aug 4
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.
Naleen Mitchell
Aug 3
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
Slow train
Aug 3
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.
Melissa Frost
Aug 3
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.
Melissa Marietta
Jul 26
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.
Sophia Metrakos
Jul 26
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.
Jessica Rabel
Jul 26
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!
Mia Houston
Jul 26
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