Parenting Archives- This Mama Loves

Captain McFinn and Friends Anti-Bullying Series

I thought that dealing with bullying was something I’d be maybe starting to worry about when my oldest child was…
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Summer Swimming Safety Tips from NSF

As you know, summer is in full swing and with the summer heat days are often spent poolside with family…
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Unexpected News as a Mom- How do you handle it?

Earlier this week, I noticed a bald spot on my almost 5 year old son’s head. His friend had pulled…
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Teach kids about money and finances with Tykoon #MoneySmartKid

My kids are getting to the age where they want to buy their own “stuff.” Maybe it’s something I won’t…
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Talking with your girls about their period

I started getting my period when I was 10 years old. Fifth grade- in March, to be more exact. My…
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Summer Vacation Plans

I just realized that it’s the 23rd of May and I need to get our summer plans going. Of course,…
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I'm a 40 something lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut with my husband and our 3 kids, plus our two rescue pups. We love to hike, travel, play games, watch movies, and just be outside together! Having 3 active kids makes for a hectic schedule and I try to share content, recipes and other things that can help to make today's busy family life simpler, easier, or just plain more fun!

I started working full time at a local middle school in fall 2021 and some of my students are insistent that I am mean. Dig deeper →

I'm a 40 something lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut with my husband and our 3 kids, plus our two rescue pups. We love to hike, travel, play games, watch movies, and just be outside together! Having 3 active kids makes for a hectic schedule and I try to share content, recipes and other things that can help to make today's busy family life simpler, easier, or just plain more fun!

I started working full time at a local middle school in fall 2021 and some of my students are insistent that I am mean.