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The Power Of A Mother’s Love Is Transformative – But Don’t Make This One Mistake

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From one boy mom to another – here are some every-day truths about mothering boys from toddlers to teenagers to be men we are proud of. Mothers of boys are totally and beautifully wrecked with love – and here are some of the surprising challenges of parenting boys as well as tips and advice that will encourage you and have you nodding your head in agreement! #boymom #raisingboys #boys #motheringboys www.themidlifemamas.com
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7 Things I Didn’t Expect About Mothering Boys

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This is the most touching story of the lessons one mom learned as she worked on being present with her son. I love this story because learning and modeling how to live in the moment with your kids is an amazing gift to give both them and yourself. As moms, we are not perfect. But simple tips like this - how to be present in your life, mindfulness, and learning to live in the moment - strengthen your connections with your children. #beingpresent #liveinthemoment #mindful #bepresent www.themidlifemamas.com
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A Promise to My Ten Year Old Son

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Dear Son: This Is What You Need To Know About Moms and Sons

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I would love to know how to be patient with myself. Love and patience with children comes more easily to me than having love and patience with myself. I love this trick that helps me be patient with me and makes me feel like a better mom!! #patience #selflove #motherhood www.themidlifemamas.com
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Be Patient With Me Please. I’m Learning To Have Patience With Myself

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It's not always easy to cherish those difficult in between times for you or your young teen - but I loved this - because it explains perfectly why these moments are breathtaking! www.themidlifemamas.com
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This is Why Young Teen Angst Is Breathtaking

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Welcome! I'm Karen, and like many of you, I once found myself feeling like my kids deserved a much better mom. Comparing myself with other moms just made me feel like a failure. But I was determined to dive in and learn how to be a good mom - not perfect, mind you - but good (sometimes rockstar good if I do say so myself 😉). I've read, studied, trained as a parenting coach, and talked with therapists, educators, counselors, occupational therapists, speech therapists, anyone I could glean insight from. Here is where I share that all with you!

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