There are so many parenting myths that people really believe and shouldn’t. Here are our top three. #1 Kids Are All The Same Kids actually aren’t all the same. Yeah yeah, don’t have a “No shit Sherlock” moment just yet. You would be amazed at how many parents attempt to treat ALL of their children the same. You can’t do that!!! Even if they are twins, triples, etc. They all have different personalities, therefore they have different ways they need to be taught and treated. #2 You Can’t Break Generational Curses Generational curses can be the worst! Feeling as if you have to parent the same way your parents did,… Read More
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Back to school is always a hard time, no matter how prepared you think you are. Things such as where to shop, how to shop, and how to save are all included. SHOPPING SUCKS Shopping can be miserable, to begin with, but add more than one child, and it seems near impossible to do. Believe me, I know how it goes. I still have three boys I have to school shop for. The time and planning that goes into shopping, whether it be in person or online, makes you feel like you don’t have enough time in the day to do that along with anything else you have going on.… Read More
Continue ReadingHow To Help Your Almost Adult Child
“How to help your almost-adult child” is a question every parent asks themselves, at least once in their lives. But to have a child who is not classified as “normal” can prove to be a little more difficult to prepare for adulthood. How do you even begin to help your child to be ready for adulthood? I have a few suggestions I have put together and would love for you to read on. Where To Begin This can be a tough one. How do you know where to begin? Not only will that will have a great deal to do with how your situation plays out, but you can also… Read More
Continue ReadingWhen Things Hit Home
It can be really hard when things hit home. And this is no exception. Not long ago, I had to explain to a few people; mind you, for my own safety, the dream that could have ended it all. Dreams Aren’t Real Oh, but they really are. And this dream was so real that it has taken a huge toll on not only me but the kids and everyone around me. I am different, I am not the same person from a week or two ago. I wanted to run because things got tough. So much so, I almost did. It has not been fair to anyone the way I… Read More
Continue ReadingWhen Things Get Rough
When things get rough, we tend to run. And that is what I did. I have run away from life, my kids, everything that brought me joy at one point. It can be hard being a parent, a spouse, a child, a friend, and still keep your sanity. But here are some things to help you get to where you need to be and to not feel as if you are alone in this. What Is Really Going On Here? Sometimes it can be anything, or it can be nothing at all. In my case, it has been a series of fucked up events over the course of eighteen months.… Read More
Continue ReadingCoparenting 10nope
When you think co-parenting sometimes you think well this will be easy because you have an ex-spouse that’s just the sweetest thing then you can also think at the same time oh I’m in hell because your ex spouse or the parent of your child it’s just absolutely horrible to get along with First things first You always have to establish boundaries no matter how sweet the co-parent might be because there is always going to be some kind of issues May It Be the attitudes because of stuff that happened in the past may it be the fact that you know they just don’t like you so they want… Read More
Continue ReadingBalancing Work/School and Special Needs Kids
There is so much when it comes to balancing things such as school and work. Especially when it comes to special needs children. Sometimes, we can really take things for granted,even things as simple as going to work. KEEPING THEM BUSY You, like many other parents, wonder “How can I keep my kid busy, especially if I am in the office?”. Well, I have an answer or two for you. Being in an office setting most of the day, it really can be hard for us to be able to call on the kids to go outside and play. I know for my office, it really doesn’t have any area… Read More
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April fools day! A day to have fun joking around and playing pranks on people. But we at lucky toad want to remind you there is a line a line we do not cross out of not only respect but common decency for our fellow person. Joking about being pregnant for example…do you know just how many people try to become pregnant and are sadly unable? A lot! And although they may act happy for you, you are the cause of emotional damage. DON’T DO IT! Moving on. We also ask our fans not to joke about anything to do with killing or harming yourself or others. This is huge… Read More
Continue ReadingDieting Goals
This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed are solely my own. Following this plan has been intense for me. I have faced a lot of struggles, had issues sticking to my goals, and wanting to continue. But in the end, it has been worth it. I have seen small steps in my path to my goals. My choices for choosing Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion is now available to purchase. Changed in the middle of all of this. But the… Read More
Continue ReadingNot Your Typical Diet
This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed are solely my own. Over the last few weeks, it has been a bit of a struggle, but I have still made small steps toward my goals listed in Dieting Done Right. Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion has made my life so much easier. I have seen changes in my weight, it has been easier for me to breathe. It has also been less painful on my joints to be active with my… Read More
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