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By Meredith Ethington

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If You’ve Ever Thought, I hate my life as a mom and wife, you’re not alone

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Hey there friend, I know life can be tough sometimes, but I want you to know that you’re not alone in feeling like you hate your life as a mom and a wife. Being a mom and a wife can be a lot of work, and it’s understandable that you might feel overwhelmed at times. […]


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The Secret Ways Smart Parents Raise a Resilient Child

Raising resilient children is one of the most important things we can do as parents. Life can be tough, and our kids will undoubtedly face difficult situations and tough times along the way. By teaching them coping skills and building their emotional strength from a young age, we can help them navigate these challenges and […]


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Lighten Your Mother Load Virtual Event

Lighten Your Mother Load: A Virtual Event on 4/16 @ 7PM EST Join us via Zoom for a round table discussion on 4/16 at 7PM EST on how to cope with (and lessen) the load.  We will discuss:  Q&A to follow with Mary Katherine Backstrom, Meredith Ethington & Sara Farrell Baker How to get access […]


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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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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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