Mommy & Me

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Mommy &Me

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Us Mom Squad Moms think motherhood is the best, most rewarding job in the world and we are so proud to be Moms.

We love watching our children grow and delight in their accomplishments. We are there to scoop them up and shower them with kisses when they get hurt, but we also know when to just let them do things on their own.

It’s our job to teach them not only how to eat, talk and walk, but also to be kind and well-man-nered, to share and to have empathy for others. Moms teach children how to be little people “from scratch.”

Being a Mom means something a little different to each of us, so we asked Moms at all different stages of motherhood: What doebeing a Mom mean to you? Each week leading up to Mother’s Day, we’ll share their responses with you:

Hi from Emily

Emily B.

I have found this quite hard to quantify to be honest. I

am not a huge romantic who thinks that being a mom

has completed me or anything like that, which I have

heard often but it has definitely changed my life in a

way I didn’t know was possible.

Being a mom to me means being constantly chal-

lenged and finding a way to survive each day hopefully

whilst having fun and teaching him about how fun the

world should be for him. It is about love and always

striving to be good enough for him, realising that I

won’t always be good enough and yet continuing to try

and showing her what love and family is all about.

Being a mom means being on call 24/7 no matter

what else is going on in my life or how sick/tired I feel,

and realizing that whilst frustration can be a huge part

of my everyday life with my 20 month old, I wouldn’t

chance it for the world.

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December Mommy & Me

Fun18-Good Clean Fun-Creative: Cleaning ways to involve your kids

20-21-DIY Projects:Fun ways to spice up your home

24-25-Toys by Age:Toys grow as your child does

You6-Letting Joy Win Over Stress:Tips on how t obe stress free during the holidays

8, 10-14-Toddler Tantrums:Learn how to parent while in public

4 months to 4+ years

Letting Joy Win Over

Stress1. First Things First: The secret to holiday

happiness is to start planning NOW. Yes now, while the weather is still good and the yuletide crush has yet to hit the mall.

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Plan Meals Ahead: Looking for conve-nient, fast mealtime solutions? There are plenty of great resources on the Internet, such as the Louis Kemp Seafood recipe database

Delegate: You can't do everything. So share the celebration and the joy and the planning with family and friends. Don't wait until it is snowy and cold to get the kids untangling the lights and finding the ornaments in storage.

Take Care of Your Body: A person can only cram so many activities into their calendar. Over-commit-ment and lack of sleep can lead to major stress. Self-care and making sure to get enough sleep are especially important during the holidays.

Get a Handle on the HolidayHelpings: Ac-cording to a National Institutes of Health study, the weight people gain during the holiday season adds up year after year. Try not to overindulge this year. Allow yourself only a taste of rich foods during holiday parties and try creating healthier versions.

Keep Expectations Realistic: Slow down, savor the moments and try not to rush so fast through the season that you miss the good stuff. Having a realistic attitude can go a long way toward making holidays less stressful and happier for all.

Check it Out: For starters, make a list of what needs to get done. Set priorities for what needs to be accomplished along with a timeline. This includes menu planning, gift selection, shopping, baking and cooking. Once you've written it down, it will be easier to keep it in mind and get it done.

Spread the HolidayJoy: Communicate with your family – it's easy to assume that your family knows your plans just because you've mentioned them in passing. Make a point of gathering your family together to talk about family get-togethers and outings, so that every-one is aware of the schedule.

Mark Your Calendar: Set specific dates and deadlines for what you want done and when. Then stick to your schedule

Delicious, Chocolate Chip Cookies. The perfect very merry holiday cookie, no wonder it’s.....

The snack you just canNOT say no to.

How to parent in public...

the grocery store...the toy store...the birthday party...the restaurant...

Mom, my birthday suit is

gentle wash only.

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“Knowing what to expect will help ease anxiety. If

your child is really scared, talk to them beforehand and explain what will be

happening.”

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Talk with your children

in the restaurant

in the car

on the playground

at home

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What’s your parenting style?

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