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posted on July 31, 2023

12 Picture Books About Starting School

Books and reading are a shared passion for my daughter and me, so we’ve been preparing for the start of this new chapter by reading stories about school. It’s been a great way to help her know what to expect, familiarize her with the rhythm of a school day, and talk about what she is looking forward to and what she may be nervous about.

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posted on July 3, 2023

#ClassicTMH Episodes To Keep Your Ears Happy This Month

In celebration of our July hiatus, Sarah made a playlist of some of the best episodes from the first few years of The Mom Hour. Hit play on any of these and you’ll time-travel to another time…where our mics weren’t quite as professional and our hairs weren’t nearly as gray – but where the challenges of motherhood were much the same as they are today!

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posted on June 12, 2023

When Your “Worst-Mom Moment” Becomes A Viral Meme (And How The “Surfboard Kid” Became A Man)

Truthfully, I couldn’t tell you why Isaac was so difficult then or why he’s so easy now. When he was a young child I got the impression that he was a mass of impulses and sensations he couldn’t control. Maybe what he needed most was simply time to grow into himself, and the acceptance of those around him while he was figuring out how to navigate the world. I do know that I can no more take total credit for the way Isaac is today, than I can take all the blame for the way he was then.

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posted on June 10, 2023

Meagan’s Upper Peninsula Wedding At Kitch-Iti-Kipi (The Big Spring), Palms Brook State Park

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posted on June 5, 2023

Visiting The Outer Banks Of North Carolina With Kids

From wild horses to incredible sunsets, the Outer Banks of North Carolina (OBX) is a perfect get-away for the whole family. The 100-mile stretch of barrier islands are lined with beaches, quaint towns, incredible food, local shopping and plenty of historic sites for your family’s next adventure. If you’re looking for a new place to explore with your family, here are my recommendations for how to enjoy OBX with kids!

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posted on May 22, 2023

Visiting Chicago with Kids

While I cannot imagine returning to a life involving icy windshields, fourteen different types of winter coats, or surprise snowstorms on my birthday (which, mind you, is in MAY), I do love getting to be a tourist in the enormous, exciting, and absolutely beautiful city I once called home. Here are the activities my kids and I have enjoyed during our twice-yearly visits to Chicagoland.

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