Rarely do we talk about how painful it is as a mom when our sons begin to put some necessary distance between us and we realize that we need to begin to let go in order for our sons to become young men. When my son began to inch towards high-school I became increasingly aware that our relationship…
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This past week, I’ve been reflecting on where I want to grow in 2020. For the last 3 years, I’ve chosen one word at the beginning of the year. And I’ve invited Moms that I work with to do the same. I’ve found it to be a meaningful and powerful process. Every new year reveals an over-arching…
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It seems inevitable that we will fight about homework, or is it? Here are some ideas to end the battle! Choose to Disengage In order to stop the nightly homework fight with your kids, simply disengage. Choose to not fight. Choose to let the homework relationship stay where it belongs – between the teacher and the student. Your job is…
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Dear Moms~ You’ve done it. Another semester is wrapping up and all eyes are focused on Christmas break. My high-school daughter is in the middle of finals; my middle schooler is stressed to the max; I am balancing all of the things in my own classroom. I’m in the middle of my 26th year of teaching 8th-grade reading and writing….
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Are you still looking for some awesome gifts? These Etsy gifts are ready to ship, and are sure winners under your tree. Etsy is a fantastic company that supports small business owners, and we LOVE that! I’m so happy you’re here, I just want you to know that this post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click and…
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What better way to show your appreciation of your child’s teacher than to slip her a little something for Christmas? These classic gifts are better than the typical “we appreciate you sign”, or the apple decor. They’ll love that each of these things are useful, and they’ll love you for thinking of them. I’m so happy you’re here, I just…
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Sometimes, filling a stocking can be the toughest part of Christmas. Below, you’ll find meaningful gifts that don’t break the bank. And bonus: they’re all from Etsy! Supporting small businesses is our jam here at MOTTs, and we love how Etsy brings together the best of hand-crafted gifts. I’m so happy you’re here, I just want you to know…
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One of the hardest things we do as parents is learning to communicate with our teens and tweens. It can feel like the hardest thing in the world to get them to open up and talk to us. Sometimes, we get lucky. Sometimes, they decide to open up. But … what they have to say can be the hardest…
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Recently I was having a conversation with my oldest daughter. I asked her if there was one thing she would’ve liked for me have done differently when she was an adolescent. What was one thing she could’ve changed about me when she was growing up? How could I have served her better? This is a tough question, but one…
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We’ve gathered up the latest and greatest gifts from the NFL for this holiday season. All of these ideas are available in any NFL team – not just the pictured team. BONUS: NFL.com offers veterans, active duty, and retired service men and women a 10% discount. I’m so happy you’re here, I just want you to know that this post contains…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Have you started decorating yet? We’ve called in the big guys of Balsam Hill to help with all of your decorating needs. From Christmas trees that look incredibly real to wreaths that will last for years, the quality of Balsam Hill is what sets them apart. Also, as a MOTTs reader, you…
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I’m so happy you’re here, I just want you to know that this post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click and purchase I will be compensated for being the helpful reason you found these amazing gifts! If you’re a person that is looking for holiday gifts that are from small businesses, we’re here for ya! From the…
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