The 50 best parenting tips ever

From msn.com…I love these! I’ve just pasted the last 25 because most everyone I know has toddlers or older children, and the first 25 are geared towards smaller babies. Even though this is a “mainstream perspective” it’s what I strive for everyday.
The 50 Best Parenting Tips Ever
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26. Make amends. One [...]

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I get rid of stress by mopping my floor and buffing it to a perfect shine

I always get a kick out of a card my mil sent me that has this sentiment, along with a perfectly coiffed 1950’s era lady mopping her kitchen floor.
Well, as for me, I get rid of stress by EATING, and that is a big no-no now. Last night, not realizing how much I was consuming, [...]

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Life’s a Beach!

We had SUCH a great time at the beach…none of us wanted to leave! The weather was coolish- high 70s-and a little overcast, which meant there weren’t a lot of people to worry about. I rested a lot and actually tried soup on Friday night. It was heavenly after the week of Instant Breakfasts.
Lil pill [...]

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A little R&R

My sister has graciously lent us her timeshare at the beach for the next 3 days, so we’re off tomorrow morning! Just me, mom, and D. Hopefully Mr. A will have a bit of time to breathe and sleep and go out with friends. He needs it, he just doesn’t function well without lots of [...]

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I’m baaack!

I was discharged about 10 this morning after passing all the protocols for discharge with flying colors. I was able to shower on my own and walk around the ward for 10 minutes this morning. It was a step-down unit for cardiology patients, where the bariatric patients also recover. I had a private room and [...]

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