Mama 2 Mama Tips

Preparing for parenting does not end once the baby is placed in your arms. As children grow and change, what seems like daily, it helps to prepare as often as you can.

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Do you ever look at your children or your partner and wonder what exactly are you doing here? And what is in the cards for the future? If you do not know where you want to go as a family, you may need a family mission statement to help you [...]

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Recently my oldest son hit a phase we like to call the “Haters club”. He is solidly determined to dislike at least one thing about everything that anyone does, says, or offers. It seemed like every time he opened his mouth it was only to let out yet another complaint about the [...]

It’s not uncommon for families to struggle these days with finding the time to eat together as a family. It might be because both parents work into the evening hours or the kids are busy with extracurricular activities.

While it might not be possible to eat together every night, like you might have been able to do when the kids were young, it’s still important to try to eat together as often as you can.

If you love to read but your children seem lukewarm, here are a few ideas that might encourage them.

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Toddlers are notorious for being fussy eaters. They often refuse to try new foods and turn down old favorites on new whims. It is no wonder that food issues are some of the biggest worries for parents.
We all know that establishing healthy eating patterns is important to avoid health problems and [...]