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  • I’m Spoiling My Teen While I Still Can

    by Nancy Reynolds February 13, 2020

    This post: I’m spoiling my teen while I still can It was 6:45 in the morning… like every morning, unless I’m sick and can’t lift my head off the pillow, …

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  • Where Are All My Damn Spoons? And Other Musings of a Mom of Teenagers

    by Nancy Reynolds February 3, 2020

      The older I get the more I talk to myself… and, I’m not talking about the millions of random thoughts that pass through my brain that I keep to …

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  • To The Lonely Moms Raising Teenagers, I See You

    by Nancy Reynolds January 14, 2020

    This post: To the lonely moms raising teenagers, I see you. There was a time, not too long ago, when I felt truly connected to other moms. Standing outside my …

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  • Dear Teenager, You’re Not The Only One Who’s Moody

    by Nancy Reynolds October 29, 2019

      I was having a bad morning… Most days I have to pile on my “mom armor” just to say good morning to my kids. And, considering I never know …

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  • Moms of Teens: Not Everything Matters, Just Focus on the Good Stuff

    by Nancy Reynolds September 29, 2019

    When my kids were young, I swear I cared about everything… I cared how many servings of fruit and vegetables they were getting every day, that their bedrooms were always …

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  • My Teenager Says She’s Happy: Here’s Why I Think That’s True

    by Nancy Reynolds September 9, 2019

    Written By: Elizabeth Spencer A few weeks ago, my teenager told me, “I’m really happy with my life right now. I thought you’d like to know that.” I certainly did …

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  • To the Nurse Who Tried to Kick Me Out of My 18-Year-Old Daughter’s Doctor Appointment, My Job Isn’t Done

    by Nancy Reynolds August 1, 2019

      My daughter’s symptoms appeared out of nowhere. Without warning, she started experiencing dizziness, loss of peripheral vision, numbness in her hands and feet, and fainting spells. What was confusing, …

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  • Science Says Women Should Hang Out with Friends Twice a Week for Improved Health

    by Nancy Reynolds March 6, 2019

      When was the last time you hung out with your girlfriends? If it’s been a while, it might be time to stop making excuses, set your to-do list aside …

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  • 9 Eat for Energy Tips to Get You Through Those Mid-Day Slumps

    by Nancy Reynolds January 8, 2019

      We’re parents. And, nearly every parent I know battles more than occasional bouts of exhaustion and slumps in their day. Sure, we might start the day with a little …

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  • 12 New Year’s Resolutions Every Worn Out Mama Should Make

    by Nancy Reynolds January 2, 2019

    This Post: 12 New Year’s Resolutions Every Worn-Out Mama Should Make Written By: Nancy Reynolds This year, I’m starting fresh! I’m going to eat better, put myself first, organize my …

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