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Life is busy as the Mother of Boys
RAISING BOYS

Awww! 21 adorable reasons boys (and men!) love their moms

Snack time
PARENTING RAISING BOYS

What time is it? Snack time.

RAISING BOYS

Why we can’t have nice things: A Boy Mom Reality

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PARENTING RAISING BOYS

To My Spirited Child Who’s Always in Trouble — I see you

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Parenting PARENTING RAISING BOYS

Maybe Sweatpants Today

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Parenting PARENTING RAISING BOYS

Hockey Mom Tips: All you need to know from hockey moms who have been there

Must-have perspective for raising a boy to be a man
RAISING BOYS

Be a Man: Must-have perspective for raising boys

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PARENTING Parenting RAISING BOYS

Back to School Shopping: Already, Again, and Always an Adventure

PARENTING Parenting RAISING BOYS

Whatever you do, DON’T SAY THIS to a Mother of Boys

There's a lot to learn about being a hockey mom!
Parenting PARENTING RAISING BOYS

Hockey Mom 101: 7 Must-Have Tips for the New Hockey Mom

PARENTING Parenting RAISING BOYS

Boymoms tell all: 10 universal truths you need to know about raising boys

Fortnite addiction is real, but there are also good things about the game.
PARENTING Parenting RAISING BOYS

Fortnite: Friend or Foe

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PARENTING Parenting RAISING BOYS

How to Clean a Smelly Toilet When You Have Boys

RAISING BOYS

How to Raise Secure Boys: Let them be Themselves!

Ultimate gift guide for boys
JUST FOR FUN RAISING BOYS

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Boys

Teaching boys hygiene includes good dental habits
RAISING BOYS

What’s that smell? Teaching boys personal hygiene

How to survive back to school shopping
RAISING BOYS

Back-to-School Shopping: A 7-step Guide on how to Survive

Raising boys in the me too era
RAISING BOYS

Raising boys in the “me too” era: How to best prepare your sons for the road ahead of them

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Parenting PARENTING RAISING BOYS

5 Tips for Parenting in a Scary World

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RAISING BOYS

Tips for moms from moms: Perspective on raising boys

Raising boys tends to come with lots of energy, chasing, and a whole lot of adventure. Tell me about it in the M.O.B. Truths Survey.
RAISING BOYS

Got sons? Tell me about it!

Must-have book for tween boys
RAISING BOYS

A peek inside the new must-have book for tween boys

PARENTING Parenting RAISING BOYS

Patience. I’ll be right there.

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PARENTING RAISING BOYS

Screen time rules: How to occupy kids of different ages, no screens involved

RAISING BOYS

Raising boys: What every mom needs to know

Pick your battles! 10 battles not to pick with your kids
PARENTING Parenting RAISING BOYS

Pick your battles (and don’t choose these)

RAISING BOYS

Nature vs. Nurture: When Ordinary Happenings Become Full-Contact Sports (plus, a GIVEAWAY treat!)

Raising Boys
RAISING BOYS

Things Parents Say: 15 (More) Things I Never Knew I’d Say While Raising Boys

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PARENTING Parenting RAISING BOYS WORKING MOM

8 Simple Ways to Ease Morning Chaos

PARENTING RAISING BOYS

Helicopter Parenting: How to Land Your Aircraft for Good

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JUST FOR FUN RAISING BOYS

Snow Day Survival: 10 (non-destructive) Indoor Activities

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RAISING BOYS

Good night, Butt Cheek: 10 unexpected & giggle-worthy uses of the term

RAISING BOYS

M.O.B. Confession: My sons aren’t sporty

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Parenting RAISING BOYS WORKING MOM

Lessons in Motherhood: Marketing Me as Mom

RAISING BOYS

Raising Boys: 10 Things I Hope My Sons Learn from My Dad

RAISING BOYS

The p word

JUST FOR FUN RAISING BOYS

Raising Boys: Things I Never Knew I’d Say

Raising Boys
RAISING BOYS

Raising boys: There will be nudity.

JUST FOR FUN RAISING BOYS

School shopping – with a son. One boy’s adventure.

RAISING BOYS

Vacation with Boys: What I re-learned

JUST FOR FUN RAISING BOYS

Get Messy for Summer Fun with Boys

RAISING BOYS

Worms and beetles and frogs, oh my

RAISING BOYS

The M.O.B. Connection

PARENTING Parenting RAISING BOYS

E asks “Why are boys rougher than girls?”

RAISING BOYS

“Everything will be ruined . . .”

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RAISING BOYS

Raising Boys: “But I expected to have girls”: Becoming a M.O.B. for the second time

RAISING BOYS

Join me as I find my way (laughing) as the mother of boys

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RAISING BOYS

Awww! 21 adorable reasons boys (and men!) love their moms

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Boys love their moms! It’s true at any age. Read what boys of all ages say they love most about mom, and remember to wish yours a Happy Mother’s Day!

Snack time
PARENTING RAISING BOYS

What time is it? Snack time.

by Karen Lesh Leave a Comment on What time is it? Snack time.

Does it seem like it’s snack time ALL THE TIME for your kids? Here’s a helpful list list of snacks moms of hungry growing boys swear by!

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PARENTING

We’re speaking about the unspeakable. Please listen.

by Karen Lesh Leave a Comment on We’re speaking about the unspeakable. Please listen.

Another unspeakable tragedy that parents are loudly speaking about. How can we move forward? How can we face tomorrow? How can we impact change?

PARENTING Parenting TRADITIONS & RECIPES

What is it about family pajamas?

by Karen Lesh Leave a Comment on What is it about family pajamas?

What is it about family pajamas that makes us feel cute, take pics, and share them with the world? Are you a family pajamas family? Find out if we are.

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PARENTING

Holding Hands

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I swear there’s a big gap between toddlers holding hands to teenage relationships — why aren’t we holding hands in between?

PARENTING

Seeing the good in our differences

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When three totally different outcomes to an arts & crafts project reveal a secret but important lesson.

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JUST FOR FUN

A fun, new family game that even gets my tween to ditch the screens

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SharePinTweetWe don’t have a dog, but we sure have a lot of Yard Doodie. Yard Doodie in the morning.  Yard Doodie after school.  Yard Doodie at night. Wait, what?  Yeah, we’re kind of addicted to Yard Doodie right now.  It’s one of the new games from Henhouse Games, and it is so much fun. Whether …

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TRADITIONS & RECIPES

Fun and Easy Recipes for Kids: Sweet Treats!

by Karen Lesh Leave a Comment on Fun and Easy Recipes for Kids: Sweet Treats!

Easy recipes for kids — four of our favorite sweet treats to make that are simple, fast, and delicious! Great for gifting, parties, or any day fun.

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TRADITIONS & RECIPES

Festive, from afar: How to celebrate while social distancing

by Karen Lesh Leave a Comment on Festive, from afar: How to celebrate while social distancing

We may be social distancing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate. Read on for ideas how to make this season festive from afar.

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TRADITIONS & RECIPES

Apple Activities: What to do with all those apples you just picked!

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Thank goodness for apple activities — from baking to science to crafts to fun — to get through all those apples you just picked! Read on for ideas of what to do with your apples!

TRADITIONS & RECIPES

Fall family fun – 2020 style

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Fall family fun — a great chance to get outside and enjoy the crisp, cool weather before it gets too cold. Here’s a list of activities, and a funny take on how to get them all done to get your fall on no matter how busy you are.

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PARENTING

Easy DIY STEM kit (the easiest!)

by Karen Lesh 2 Comments on Easy DIY STEM kit (the easiest!)

Great gift or activity idea for hours of fun exploration and creativity! Just a simple list of items you can easily find at the grocery store, lots of curiosity, and you have the perfect, easy DIY Stem kit for kids.

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