I give him hugs and kisses and lots of good night hugs. I say, "I love you kiddo" and start to shut the door behind me. From the darkness of his room I hear, "Well, I don't love you, Mommy." Chills trickle up my spine and my heart fills with guilt. His words play like a … [Read more...]
Ever Feel Like Throwing LEGO Pieces Across The Room? Me too.
Every day goes pretty much the same around my house. At some point, my three-year-old son finds a way to make a huge mess dumping toys everywhere and then we argue and bicker and fight over picking them up. Sometimes it's crayons or puzzle pieces. Other times, cars or … [Read more...]
5 Books That Will Help You Rock At Parenting
Two days ago, a miracle happened. My kids were with my husband, and I had an hour to kill before had to be at a meeting. Guys, I had an hour to do whatever the heck I wanted! This Mama had free-time! I took full advantage and headed straight for our local bookstore. I … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Ensure an Awesome Relationship With Your Child
"How many of my horrible Mommy Moments will my kids actually remember when they are older?" That was a question I got during a recent parenting interview. It's one of those questions that stops me in my tracks...and kind of breaks my heart. I can just feel her guilt and … [Read more...]
A Tale of a Potty Training Fail
Hi, I'm Amanda and this is me, in the corner, hanging my head in shame. I've debated writing this post for a while, but couldn't muster the courage to tell you that not only do I feel like a failure but also a fraud. A few years back, I wrote one of my most popular posts … [Read more...]
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