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I Only Wanted Boy Children!

Image SourceFrom the time we were preteens, my best friend, Danielle, and I always said, “When we grow up and have children, we don’t want any girls!” We would spend hours together, planning out our futures; we would…
Books (& DVD) to Bring the Baby Home

Guest Post by Mama TRUE Image Source A whole lot of my friends are either pregnant or have just had babies so I’ve been referring to this list a lot. Thought it was time for a re-post of these resources I was grateful…
What to Do After Motherhood

Guest Post by Mama True Image sourceWhether you’re a stay-at-home mom or are working outside of the house and coming home to take care of kids, it’s easy to lose yourself. My long time friend Estelle Marchasin wrote this…
Thoughts on Overparenting?

image source Last week on my way to work, I was read this article in TIME Magazine, concerning over-parenting. The article discussed how parents these days are putting their children in bubbles and shielding them from a…
A Mother's Confession, I Miss Cigarettes (and My Old Life)

Guest Post by Mama TRUE I know I’m not supposed to say it, much less want them, but I miss cigarettes. I miss the smell of them on my fingers, a cigarette with my morning coffee or after a big meal. As absolutely ridicu…
Using a Chore/Responsibility Chart - How Soon is Too Soon?

Image SourceLetting your children do some chores around the house is a good thing! It makes them more responsible and it helps you get some of your work off your plate right? So how soon would you get them started? We st…
How Many Children Do You Plan to Have?

image source This is an argument my hubby and I are having, I just want 2 children, whatever they may be 2 boys, or 1 of each (we already have a son), he wants 3 children. My argument: * I'm not a really motherly t…
Witnessing a Child at Risk -What Would You Do?

image source After my trip to the market, walking back to my car, I noticed a really loud SUV parked right next to me. As I opened my door, I glanced into the car for a brief second and noticed three things. The music--…
Advice Needed: Terrible Teens?

image source I live in a unique family situation. Upstairs in the house is my mom dad and I. Downstairs is the zoo. My sister, her husband, and their 7 kids live in the basement. Only 4 kids are here full time. The…
World's Strictest Parents - What a Joke!

image source I really have a problem with that show "World's Strictest Parents" on MTV (and CMT). It should be called "World's Most Undisciplined Teens"! For those of you that are unfamiliar with the show, here's th…