Parenting

Let’s face it – these kids were not born with a owner’s manual to tell you how to fix a broken heart, or deal with attitude. Parenting is hard work, and not for the faint of heart. 

No matter what you might be facing, if we’ve been through it, you will find our thoughts on the matter or tips from the experts (because we were too busy hiding in the closet with the chocolate and the wine to deal).

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The Parenting Curve Ball

03/13/2012 Kimberly Miller

Jamie greets every morning with a smile, out of bed when the alarm sounds. With coffee in hand she takes the dog out for a walk, enjoying the birds chattering in the trees above. The sun is shining and Jamie is ready to tackle her ‘To Do’ list, prepared the

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Momma’s Ramblings

02/22/2012 Kimberly Miller

Today’s been a rough day for me for some reason.  Might have something to do with the late nights to bed the past few days, or the fact that my Man Thing is having health issues and is just too damn STUBBORN to carry his ass to the emergency room

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Feelings of Helplessness

02/07/2012 Kimberly Miller

I am drowning in a myriad of feelings at the moment – the most prevalent being helplessness.  J. just returned to school today after a five day out of school suspension.  Less than 4 hours into school, I received a phone call.  He told a teacher to “mind your own

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A Smile as Big as the Moon

01/30/2012 Kimberly Miller

I am still in tears as I sit here and type this post.  I just finished watching “A Smile as Big as the Moon” from Hallmark this evening.  I had no idea it was coming on, just happened to hear it come on after “Once Upon a Time” (an ABC

Actions Consequences and Parenting Styles - Life in a House of Testosterone
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Actions, Consequences and Parenting Styles

11/30/2011 Kimberly Miller

Those of you who have followed The MAD White Woman and TBK Designs know that my eldest son, J., has ADHD and has struggled for many years with issues in school and at home due to this disorder.  We have tried several different options, some of which have worked, others

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Joys of Motherhood

06/09/2011 Kimberly Miller

I know there are more times than not when I probably come across as the type of mother who just hates little crumb snatchers in general, barely tolerates her own, and does not do a very good job at embracing this thing called motherhood. Hence their nickname, the Demon Squad.  You

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Instead of 911 I Need Dial Dr. Phil!

06/07/2011 Kimberly Miller

  They are not going to make it through the summer – and they are not even out of school yet.  Still have one more week of school to go, they get out next Friday. Either they are going to need some serious intervention from Dr. Phil or the good

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Turning 8 Years Old…

03/13/2011 Kimberly Miller

I have never truly been able to understand what it is like to be the youngest child as I am the oldest in my family of siblings.  I have a brother who is three years younger, and a sister who is fifteen years younger.  In my mind, the youngest –

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Crime and Punishment

07/03/2009 Kimberly Miller

Yesterday afternoon was “exciting” to say the least. I ran around like a chicken with my head cut off, attempting to accomplish the remainder of my to-do list posted here.  I actually did accomplish everything and then some (pats self on the back). Unfortunately, while I was inside doing all