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Get a personal glimpse into the life of Brandy Ellen, a NH Mom Blogger, who is raising three kids the best she can while juggling work at home among other things. Brandy thrives best when surrounded by optimistic, positive lifestyle friends. Learn more about what she’s up to today by reading a bit of Brandy’s Life.

Parenting Challenges With Non-Compliant Child

My Biggest Challenge Being a mother was always “fun” to me. My first born made being a Mom so easy.  Then comes AJ, my dear second born and first boy, everyone told me boys were nothing like sweet little girls. I had heard all these stories about “young boys” and how they are tough but so sweet when they get older. Well apparently AJ decided to be living proof of all those terror stories I have heard about young boys. If it is breakable – he will break it. If it is spill-able, he will spill it. If you say no, he will be certain to do it. If you say yes, he will be certain to not do it. This boy as been my biggest challenge. Coping with My …

Fitness Friday: It’s a Family Affair

It’s Fitness Friday and this is my first post!! How exciting! I look forward to sharing with you what my family and I are doing to get fit. After chatting with @momspective and Jenn at The Coupon Coup on a regular basis through Twitter I knew that one day I wanted to get in on this whole Wii Mommies group, working to support each other in getting fit. About a month ago my family purchased the Wii and in April I purchased the Wii Fit for one of my husband’s birthday gifts. I was so excited I ended up giving it to him early. The Wii Fit is a fantastic program to use as a way to make getting fit a family affair. My oldest, my middle child, my husband …

Outdoor Play Is Very Important

If you are a parent, you should know that outdoor play is so vital to your child’s growth and social interactions. Think about it, what does your child do when you take them to the park or play outside? They interact, they socialize, they are happy.

Breastfeeding: Weaning

Thank you to Melissa who allowed me to share some of her fantastic breastfeeding articles with my readers, since this is the last day of my breastfeeding series I felt it would be best to discuss the topic of weaning. All information below was taken from Melissa’s About.com Page. Most of this article is derived from Melissa’s page, with some ad lib from myself. Weaning can be a challenging time, not only for baby but for Mom as well. There is no real age or correct time to wean your baby off the breast, it’s all a matter of what your comfort level is and if baby is ready. Misconceptions about when to wean: Mothers are often told to wean their babies when it is, in fact, not necessary. Society, …

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