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The Side Effect of Being Happy Is Being Fat? Sign Me Up.

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This is one of those posts that I write for me, just as much as I write for you. It’s about mental health and our body size. It’s a topic I’ve had swirling around in my head a few days now, and one I wish I would have included in my book I have coming […]


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Anxiety Art Therapy Worksheets You Can Download

Art and Color Therapy. Anti Stress Adult coloring book.

Anxiety art therapy worksheets are a great way to use the creative process to treat mental health. These art therapy exercises work well for anxiety, depression, or just giving kids and adults a safe place to calm down their mind and work on their own mental health. Whether you’re looking for a coloring book, art […]


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What To Do About Narcissistic Grandparents That Are Totally Toxic

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Often when we are dealing with narcissistic parents, we don’t realize that one day they will turn into narcissistic grandparents when you have your own children. So what are the best way to handle narcissistic grandparents? What are the symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder? According to psychiatry.org Narcissistic personality disorder is “a pattern of need […]


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When Do Kids Get Braces? The Answer Might Surprise You.

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I never had braces as a kid, so when I had kids of my own, it surprised me that there was an entirely new treatment plan for kids with braces. So, when do kids get braces? The answer might surprise you that early treatment is now often considered the best step. Let’s talk about what […]


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It’s Possible To Know How To Be A Good Mom When Depressed

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If you’re a mom and you’re depressed, I wish I could give you a hug. But, I have some good news. It’s totally possible to know how to be a good mom when depressed. It’s not easy to talk about depression, especially when you’re a mother. Since this article discusses mental health, depression and suicide, […]


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How To Make Friends In Your 30s and Beyond

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For some reason, when you get older, it gets harder and harder to make friends. So if you want to know how to make friends in your 30’s (and later!) we’ve got some ideas for you. I have found some of my very best friends later in life, and I’m so grateful I put myself […]


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Is Having a List of Questions To Ask Kids After School That Important?

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Is having a list of questions to ask kids after school that important? Yes, and no. We’ll explain why and give you some good questions to ask


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65 Scary Family Movies You Can Watch With Your Kids

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October is spooky season, so it’s the perfect time to share some scary family movies you can watch with your kids. When I was a kid, I remember all kinds of scary movies we watched. I’m not sure what was up with the 80’s and early 90’s but I don’t remember a lot of, ahem, […]


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If You’ve Thought, My Anxiety Is Making Me A Bad Mom, You’re Not Alone

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I’ve thought more times than I can count that my anxiety is making me a bad mom. I have cried over it, and I’ve struggled with it for probably 16 years. But, I’m here to tell you that having anxiety does not make you a bad mom. First of all, if you’re worried and thinking, […]


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Welcome! I’m Meredith.

Mom. Writer. Diet Coke connoisseur. Born and raised Texan. Lover of real talk and laughter with a hint of sarcasm mixed in.

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