Parenting

Five Ways to Cut Down on Stress on Busy School Mornings

School is back in session! Over the last two weeks, all four of my kids have gone back to school. Extra-curricular activities are back on the calendar. I’ve written at least 20 checks for different PTA memberships, mascot-emblazoned t-shirts and hoodies, choir fees and uniforms, dance tuition, etc. It may still be over 90 degrees …

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Parenting

Tips for Big Families (that work for every family!)

Hi! I’m new around here and should introduce myself. I’m Emily, and I’m a mom of four. I have a 13-year-old son, an 11-year-old son with special needs, a 10-year-old daughter, and a 4-year-old daughter. I stay at home with the kids and my husband is a software engineer. With all the activities, lessons, concerts, …

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