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Having Patience While Parenting a Child with Special Needs
Are parents of children with special needs automatically patient? Life as MOM contributor Deanna shares about having patience while parenting her daughter who has Down Syndrome. Does having a child...
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We All Have Different Stories
Do you pass judgment on other moms for their parenting choices? Life as MOM contributor Deanna shares her story and reminds us that we make choices based on where we are on our parenting journeys. I...
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Trusting God to Keep Our Children Safe
Do you worry about your children’s safety? Life as MOM contributor Deanna shares how she deals with the anxiety she experiences in keeping her children safe. Something that I have really struggled with...
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Getting Fit FOR Your Kids
Do you wonder if your kids watch your healthy — or not so healthy habits? Life as MOM contributor Deanna shares her wake-up call that getting fit doesn’t involve just herself. I am just now reaching...
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We All Have Things We’re Good at…and Things We’re Not
Haircuts, couch cushion access to Narnia, and hairy babies? Life as MOM contributor Deanna hilariously brings them all together as she shares her thoughts on our individual strengths and weaknesses as...
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What You Expect from Christmas Versus What Will Really Happen May Surprise You
Parenting is full of all kinds of surprises, particularly at Christmas. However, when things diverge to something different than you plan, good things can happen.What You Expect from Christmas Versus...
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Motherhood Unexpected
When things don't make sense, when unexpected things come our way, when we think that a mistake has been made, is God still good?Motherhood Unexpected is a post from: Life As Mom. © Jessica Getskow...
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Choose Happiness Now
Do you find yourself saying, "If only ________, then _________"? Life as MOM contributor Deanna shares with us her struggles with this "life is easier up ahead" mind game.Choose Happiness Now is a post...
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The Value of Spring Cleaning
There's a reason why Spring Cleaning has such an important place in our history. It may just be what kept our foremothers a little sane and get ahead a little.The Value of Spring Cleaning is a post...
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Answering Your Child’s Questions about Special Needs
At some point, our children will ask the question, "Why is that person different from me?" Life as MOM contributor Deanna shares about answering your child's questions about special needs.Answering...
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What I Learned When My Daughter Escaped My Supervision
We've all had it happen to us: a child runs off without our notice, away from our supervision. It's a learning experience for both parent and child. What I Learned When My Daughter Escaped My...
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Big Plans for Summer: Deferred
Summer has come to a close. Did you have big plans for summer? Life as MOM contributor Deanna did. Today she shares some big news as well how summer plans can often be deferred. I had big plans for...
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What to Do When Adulting Feels Too Hard
We’re adults, right? We’ve got responsibilities. But what do we do when adulting gets too hard? Life as Mom contributor Deanna has some great insight. Lately, I have been drowning in the...
View ArticleCan Your Baby Have Too Many Clothes? (Guest Post)
The following is a guest post from Deanna: Is it possible for your baby to have too many clothes? When I was 20 weeks pregnant with my first child, I received a phone call that changed my life. Merely...
View ArticleTeaching Love for Others
The following is a guest post from Deanna: Her future depends on what you teach your children. Down syndrome is a label that my daughter carries with her, not defining her or shaping her vivacious...
View Article5 Tips for Adding Another Baby to the Family
Adding another new baby to your family? Pick up a few tips on how to make the transition easier from new Life as MOM contributor Deanna. All photos: Deanna Adding a new baby to your family is a bit...
View ArticleHelping Kids Help Each Other
I think there are times that I should cheer Carter on. Yelling for him to run FASTER and encouraging him to reach his full, running potential. He has a gift, and he should use it! And I love when I get...
View ArticleHaving Patience While Parenting a Child with Special Needs
Are parents of children with special needs automatically patient? Life as MOM contributor Deanna shares about having patience while parenting her daughter who has Down Syndrome. Does having a child...
View ArticleWe All Have Different Stories
Do you pass judgment on other moms for their parenting choices? Life as MOM contributor Deanna shares her story and reminds us that we make choices based on where we are on our parenting journeys. I...
View ArticleTrusting God to Keep Our Children Safe
Do you worry about your children’s safety? Life as MOM contributor Deanna shares how she deals with the anxiety she experiences in keeping her children safe. Something that I have really struggled with...
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