Not That Mom
You know that mom who makes it all look effortless. She sews, bakes and organizes class parties. I am a good mom, but I am not that mom.
You know that mom who makes it all look effortless. She sews, bakes and organizes class parties. I am a good mom, but I am not that mom.
People ask “Does it get easier?” That’s a tough question to answer. Physically? Without a doubt. Mentally? Emotionally? I think it becomes much more difficult.
My son was 7 when he was diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, OCD. As a parent who had been opposed to medication this was a humbling, eye-opening experience.
Some days I think chasing a toddler around the pool’s edge would be less exhausting than parenting teens.
I believe I’ve mentioned once or twice or fourteen-dozen times that my older son became…intensely challenging in the weeks and months right after we brought his baby brother home. He was three years old, and he was AWFUL. I feel like I can call him that because 1) he’s not, anymore, and 2) because he was objectively, literally, monumentally AWFUL.
When to expect it, when to stop fighting it, and how to handle THAT MUCH uninterrupted toddler entertainment time.
Just how odd is the lining-up toys thing? Is it relatively normal for his age, or might this be indicative of other problems?
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Some advice you didn’t ask for.
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Easy steps to remove the stress associated with back-to-school and rest assured that your children are well prepared for a healthy and productive year ahead.
Guest contributor, Laura Bennett has come to realize she is facing male puberty at home. And in her case, she’ll have to deal with it for the next DECADE.
There’s no need to dread The Talk. We’ve got some advice, but would love to hear your pearls of been-there-done-that wisdom.
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Basic and invaluable advice for parents on kids’ personal safety.
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School break is upon us. At Alpha Mom we have plenty ideas for the crafty. So, we thought it would only be fair to present some for the not so-crafty. Enjoy!