Things My 3 Year Old Said
I may be bias, but I truly feel that my child is the funniest child there is. This past year, I made it a point to record every little thing he said that made his father and I laugh. Now that he turns four in 10 days, I…
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Say Goodbye to 2017. Say Hello to 2018.
With the New Year upon us, I wholeheartedly believe that everyone should take some time to review, meditate and really take a look at the prior year before jumping into the New Year. I’m all for starting the year fresh and full of big dreams, but I also…
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When Opposite (Genes) Attract
For as long as I can recall, in the almost 10 years of being together, people have always thought Jason and I were very opposite. That is most certainly true to some extent, but it was highlighted even more this week. As most of you are aware, Beckett…
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10 Things I Don’t Want to Hear as a Parent of Child with a Hearing Disability
In the first 3 months of raising a child who is deaf, I’ve heard my fair share of unsolicited parenting advice, and although well-meaning, the comments can be both ignorant and hurtful. There have been times when I have had to practice self-control and kindness because I’m tempted…
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Being Thankful through Hard Times
Rest these days seems but a distant memory. With how chaotic and busy this season is, I find myself lying awake at night trying to come to grips with the past few months. Sadness, fear of the unknown and heartache keep me up at night. Most days I…
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How to Start Teaching your Baby and Family Sign Language
A little over three weeks ago, we found out that our youngest child was suffering from severe hearing loss, which is most likely permanent. After speaking with family and friends, my husband and I decided that we would learn sign language to better communicate with our child. We…
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Going Organic for you and your family’s Health: Promise Organic Delivers Groundbreaking Products
As moms, we typically put ourselves last. Our family comes before us, and we just don’t take care of our own bodies like we should. Too much effort and too much money is typically involved. You browse the internet looking for the best in natural and organic skincare…
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Breast Milk Storage Guidelines: How to Freeze and Thaw
There’s a reason that breast milk is called “liquid gold”-once you’ve gone to the trouble to pump milk for your little one, you won’t want to make sure you’re saving every last drop properly. Here are the guidelines on refrigerating and freezing pumped milk, as well as thawing…
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When Silence Becomes an Every Day Reality for Your Child: A Parent’s Heartache
As parents, you want to do everything you can to protect your children. But what if something happens outside of your control? What if your child is born sick? What if after they get better, something else happens? What if you’re told that your six week old who…
