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So Much To Look Forward To, Right?

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So as I mentioned in the “About This Blog” page, my oldest son Donovan is about to enter adolescence. Oh. My. God. Right?

As he enters this stage of his life, he may face anything from acne and braces to bullying and peer pressure. Not to mention getting his driver’s license, having his first [...]

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But Mom, No One Else Has To…

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Hi everyone! I’m back finally.

Having been sick for the past three weeks with the Norovirus (AWFUL bug, look it up), my plan was to rejoin the blogging world today by posting something a little lighter and happier. The picture above is an indication of how I intended to start [...]

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ADHD and Substance Abuse

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Though I like to focus on the strengths that come with ADHD, the reality is I wouldn’t be blogging if it was always smooth sailing, now would I? I promised to be real on here and the reality is that anyone living with ADHD knows that the condition [...]

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Bullying is Unacceptable!

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This is too important a message not to share. Watch the short message above.

Bullying of any type is unacceptable. Some children feel so alone in the world that they feel their only option is ending their lives. It needs to stop. Things need to change.

We need to teach our children how to respect [...]

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