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dear hands free mama: hands free doesn’t always mean good parenting

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I recently read an article by my friend Cheryl who shared her opinions in a somewhat hilarious fashion by writing a letter Dear Hands Free Mama… based on the article she read online about how too many parents utilize their cell phones and ignore their children and it got me thinking about a few … [Read more...]

modeling an unhealthy response to your asperger’s child

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All kids, no matter what age, what gender, what specific disability they do or don’t have will experience some form of frustration in the the cycle of their life.  How they deal with it depends on that child. For a child with Asperger's, frustration is a word they often learn all too early.  … [Read more...]

iphone shortcuts and tricks

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If you are like me, you love your iPhone.  You cherish it because it’s an extension of you.  You know how to make calls, love to text, use it to find what you need online.  But do you really know how to use it?  Did you know there are little hints and secrets that users don’t always share … [Read more...]

would you allow your child a sip of alcohol? here’s why some moms say yes

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When I was little I remember my dad cracking open a beer to sit down in his chair and watch the Vancouver Canucks play.  I remember the sound of the can cracking open.  I remember the smell of the barley and malt.  I remember asking for a sip and dad looking at mom >>> shrugged and said … [Read more...]

what do mom bloggers really do?

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I get asked this question all the time when I introduce myself to someone and they ask me what a mom blogger is, which I simply reply... A mom bloggers is a mom who enjoys writing about the products she uses every day, sharing her views with readers, engaging with others both online and in the … [Read more...]