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Help, I’m Totally Frazzled!

I would like todays Blog to address a comment a friend of mine made to me the other day. It went something like this: Erica, I have to tell you, Im losing my patience. Im yelling at my kids a lot lately. I cant remember the last time I sat on the floor with them to do a puzzle. Im short tempered with my husband. Im pulled in a million different directions, and Im completely frazzled!

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Mastering Family Dynamics: 14 Ways to Make Your Family Holiday Stress-Free

Discover expert tips and strategies for navigating the complexities of family dynamics during holiday gatherings. Learn how to communicate effectively, set realistic expectations, and practice self-care to ensure a harmonious and stress-free celebration.

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Wait, Is This Seriously All For 6th Grade Graduation?

My daughter is about to graduate from sixth grade. Shes transitioning from elementary school to middle school. Personally, I dont think this requires a whole lot of fanfare. Maybe there could be a class party, maybe the sixth graders might get a little extra space in the yearbook. Perhaps there could be some sort of assembly.On my last day of elementary school (in fifth grade), all of the fifth graders were given …