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20 Mother’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make

Susan — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 06:30:55 +0000

The best Mother’s Day gifts are handmade with love so we’ve gathered the sweetest Mothers Day gifts kids can make. All these mother’s day craft ideas are easy to make and create meaningful presents. Every mother adores receiving crafts and gifts made by her children. Having keepsakes that capture your children at each age is...

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How to Prepare Your Child For Their First Dentist Appointment

Guest Contributor — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 15:07:35 +0000

A child’s first dentist appointment can be a big deal for parents and kids, but there are some smart tips you can take to get them ready. Follow these steps to prepare your child for their first dentist appointment. Every child is different, but most are a little scared when it comes to going...

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Do Family Courts Really Protect Families?

Susan — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 19:57:05 +0000

As we enter the holidays, I think more and more about all the families currently going through difficult divorces and struggling within family courts. Recently, I watched the Netflix series ”Maid” and I can’t stop thinking about the story. The reality of domestic violence and emotional abuse that so many women and children have to...

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5 Reasons Millennial Moms are Loving These New Snacks

Susan — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:20:59 +0000

Moms these days are savvy shoppers and they want to feed their kids smart snacks. So it is no surprise that these new Pasta Bow Tie Minis are flying off the shelves and selling out online. These snacks have it all. Moms know it and their happy kids prove it! This post is sponsored, so...

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Eighteen Years – Surviving Postpartum Depression

Janice — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 04:10:56 +0000

My son Jackson just turned eighteen years old. And I have never felt the impact of a milestone as much as I am feeling this one. We made it. My word, I can’t believe we made it. I know there is so much still ahead – and I still have a twelve-year-old to parent through...

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Meaningful Gifts To Get Your Best Friend

Susan — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:44:29 +0000

Meaningful gifts show you care and highlight the importance of your closest relationships. Gifts to get your best friend work well when they are unique and personalized. Meaningful gifts don’t have to be expensive, in fact often inexpensive gifts that are selected with care and customized say far more than a gift with a hefty...

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5 Ways to Make Dinnertime Easier

Susan — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 02:01:08 +0000

Am I the only who thinks one of the hardest parts of being a parent is feeding your kids… especially at dinnertime? I often joke that raising kids would be a breeze if you never had to feed them. So I’m always looking for new ways to make dinnertime easier. Thankfully, my friend Randa Derkson...

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Gestational Surrogacy – How To Ensure A Smooth Surrogacy Process

Susan — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:37:33 +0000

Surrogacy can be an amazing journey that blesses everyone involved. If you’re considering pursuing gestational surrogacy to grow your family or if you’re a woman who loves to be pregnant and wants to help another couple create a family, you’ll find advice and resources here to guide you through the surrogacy process. This post is...

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How Does Surrogacy Work? What Parents Need To Know

Jenna Cyprus — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 09:30:43 +0000

Becoming a parent is sometimes a difficult road. And you may find yourself wondering how does surrogacy work? This is Susan here… I struggled with infertility for over 3 years before I finally got pregnant with my first baby. It was so incredibly difficult to hope and get let down month after month. So many...

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15 Life Hacks For Moms

Susan — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:37:37 +0000

Life as a mom can get busy! With all the chores, meal preparations, chauffeur duties, and more, it’s amazing that we moms have time for anything else. So Jennifer Dawn, mother of three and contributor here at 5 Minutes for Mom, is here today to share 15 practical life hacks for moms. Thank you to...

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