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Book Nook: But I'm Not Sick!

Motherhood Moments

Zeigler uses playful rhymes and cheerful illustrations (by Mark Brayer) to share the story of a little girl whose mother tells her it’s time for a doctor visit. She is married and lives in South Carolina with her husband and two daughters. The child protests, "But I'm not sick!" But I’m Not Sick! But I’m Not Sick!

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Parenting Pointers - The Key to Achieving Your New Year’s Resolution: A Virtual Assistant

Motherhood Moments

As a mother and CEO myself, I first found an assistant to improve my own life and take my business to the next level. What you do with your hours defines the success of your business, as well as how fulfilled you are as a mother and woman. For most, the biggest obstacle to achieving them is insufficient time.

Parenting 100
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Book Nook: The Zen of Learning to Ride a Motorcycle

Motherhood Moments

At the tender age of 10, Reyes prevented her mother from committing suicide. Panic attacks soon followed, and Reyes ultimately realized that her mother’s struggles with mental health had distracted her parents from teaching her the tools she needed to survive. Leslie Reyes says she felt like a prisoner of trauma.

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Book Nook - 101 Ways to Create Mindful Forgiveness

Motherhood Moments

About the Author Trauma survivor Kelly Browne evacuated her parents during the SoCalGas Aliso Canyon Blowout over Los Angeles — the worst environmental gas disaster in U.S. But with the right mindfulness tools, we can enjoy a daily lifestyle of personal awareness and wellness.”

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To My Dearest Daughter with an Attitude. That Will Teach You!

For the Mommas

My Dearest Daughter, It is my job to recognize all of the “teachable moments” in your life. The next time you consider rolling your eyes and smart talking me, the Mother who carried you for 9 long months. The Mother that was in labor for 4 very long days, please remember this: I love you! Love Always, Your Amazing Mother!

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Healthy Habits: Navigating Life with an Eating Disorder

Motherhood Moments

One night at dinner with her parents, she told them about her “someday” dream. Melissa met Alayna’s parents in high school, and they’ve remained good friends ever since. One of Melissa’s daughters had a life-threatening medical emergency that required a long hospitalization and persistent follow-up. Connectedness heals.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

We had our daughters later in life and at a crucial time in our lives, I stopped our retirement contribution. When my own parents were the age that I am now, I was graduating from college. When my parents were my age, they were empty-nesters and converted my bedroom into a sewing room for my mother.

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