Tag: mothering

Being a Mom 101

Being a mom this fourth time around has made me really thankful for what I have and how I’ve changed and evolved as a Mom over the past 12 years.  It has also helped me to not sweat the small stuff (ok… those of you who know me are chuckling at this… So I’m not …

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Parenting Plan, Month 5, Week 4

This is me on the treadmill at the gym! For month 5 of my own personal parenting plan, I have been working on going to the gym 3 times per week so that I have more energy to be present for my kids and more energy to hang out and spend time with them. I …

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Parenting Plan, Month 4

I woke up this morning in a funk.  I was disappointed about the results of last night’s presidential election.  I really wanted Mitt Romney to win and when he didn’t, I got in a mood.  You don’t want to mess with me when I get in a mood! As I woke up this morning and …

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Parenting Plan Month 1, Week 4

This is the last week in my parenting plan for this month and so far it has been a really great experiment for me as a Mom. I haven’t been perfect at it, but I have tried really hard. Today at Church one of the speakers talked about how spending time with your children is …

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Heaven is Here by Stephanie Nielson

I have been reading an autobiography Heaven is Here by Stephanie Nielson.  It is written by the creator of the popular blog Nie Nie Dialogues. You have probably seen her on any number of daytime TV shows.  She inspired me when I saw her on the Oprah Show a few years ago.  Her outright faith, …

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Letting Go of Distractions

So yesterday I posted this on Facebook: “I had a lightbulb moment last night. I am one of those stressed out Moms that doesn’t fully listen to what the kids say all the time and I was reminded that my 11 year old needs me more than ever. I really want to change, I just …

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Parenting Plan for Positive Parenting: Overview

Deliberate parenting doesn’t just happen overnight.  It takes time and effort.  Sometimes it requires going outside of your comfort zone.  With that said, I plan to take this year to practice being a better Mom and positive influence on my kids and I am going to share my journey with you. I plan to make …

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Raising Happy Children

Welcome and thank you for viewing my very first post!  My name is Rachel.  I have been married for 13 years to a great guy, and am the mother of 3 kids ages 11, 8, and 5.  I have been a stay at home Mom, a work at home Mom and a working Mom (outside …

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