Author Archives: Polly

self confidence … you do have it

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Polly

“I can’t. I just cannot.” Has that ever been you? It is a statement void of all self confidence. Raising children can make us believe we just are not good enough … that we ‘cannot’. The demands on parents encompass … Continue reading →

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a foundation of morals

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Polly

Chances are you were raised on a strong foundation of morals. Chances are you want to pass those same moral teachings on to your children. Many think it is too hard to do that today. All around us it seems … Continue reading →

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books … videos … advice vs real time living

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Polly

You read all the books. You watched all the videos. You listened to everybody’s stories and all of the warm and wonderful words of advice. You were ready for that new baby to be born. Then you went home… to … Continue reading →

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challenging consistency

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Polly

Parenting requires patience, adaptability, and a steady hand to guide children … to fill the ’empty slate’ they were born with. One of the cornerstones of effective parenting is consistency … setting clear expectations, enforcing rules, and maintaining predictable responses … Continue reading →

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meltdown

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Polly

We all have them … meltdowns. They are normally much more wide openly visible in children. Adults believe they cover them well by clench teethed silence or a complete disappearance or a stomping of feet or whatever method may be … Continue reading →

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sometime life gets in the way

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Polly

The day ends.It has been a busy one! I don’t think I even finished the smoothie I made when I first got up. What did I accomplish? Not a thing that I can delineate. Sometime life gets in the way. … Continue reading →

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managing chaos … change … and new Baby

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Polly

Bringing a new baby home can feel like a whirlwind of chaos and change. Here’s a concise guide to managing it, based on common parenting challenges and practical strategies. This will help you as you find the routine that works … Continue reading →

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when life changes forever

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Polly

There are three words that changes your life forever. You are pregnant! Those words can emote emotions from all sides and each one has to be dealt with for what they are. Stunned. Exhilarated! Numbed. Frozen. Unbelieving. Joyful! Devastated. Breathless! … Continue reading →

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navigating parenting challenges with confidence

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Polly

Life is an ongoing thing for us all and parenting young children can be a whirlwind that sweeps us along like a cyclone at times. When those times hit … our legs don’t seem sturdy like rods but more like … Continue reading →

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