Meredith Ethington's Blog, page 15
August 6, 2018
20 Fun Activities To Help Kids With Anxiety
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link, I may receive a commission. See my full disclosure policy here. Anxiety is something I’ve thought a lot about as a mom. I suffer from anxiety myself, and I have suspicions that one of my kids does too. We are always practicing strategies […]
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August 3, 2018
Five Birthday Party Themes Moms Totally Want For Their Next Birthday
My birthday is this month, so I’m celebrating my upcoming 41st birthday by daydreaming about the birthday party of my dreams. What would it be? What would I do? Who would come? More importantly, what would we do. And, then it struck me moms need a theme for their birthday too. You know, like power rangers […]
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July 29, 2018
I’ll Never Be A Good Mom
Before you say it, I’ll say it for you. I’m not depressed. I take meds. I’ve been to therapy. I know I have worth. But, one of my biggest realizations is that I may never feel like a good mom. I stay home. I cook good meals. I keep them clothed. I make eye contact […]
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July 26, 2018
What It Felt Like Having Postpartum Anxiety & How The Owlet Smart Sock Can Give Parents Peace of Mind
This post is sponsored by Owlet. You can see my full disclosure and privacy policy here. I like to talk openly about mental health issues, because it heals me. It helps me to connect with others who are struggling, and it also helps me when I’m struggling. I’ve written before about my struggles with anger and […]
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July 18, 2018
DIY Glow Stick Lanterns For Kids
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link, I may receive a commission. See my full disclosure policy here. My kids love camping. And being outside. And glow sticks. So, I figured this fun little idea for glow stick lanterns would be a perfect summer “craft” for the kids to put […]
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July 11, 2018
A Real Mom’s Guide To Surviving Summer
Summer is kicking my butt this year. And, I’ve heard this from lots of my mom friends. We think summer sounds fantastic until summer is here and then we are not that into summer because 1. Kids all day long and 2. HOT. It’s so freaking hot. Which tends to make me angry. But, the […]
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July 4, 2018
20+ Camping Activities Your Kids Will Love
My family is going camping this summer. And, while I am the first one to admit I don’t love camping, I actually do like it. Especially the camping activities. I grew up going camping as a kid, so it’s not like I never had the opportunity. The number one reason I don’t like it is […]
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30+ S’mores Recipes You’ll Want To Make This Summer
S’mores seem like a summer requirement don’t they? Kind of like watermelon? If we don’t make s’mores at least once, then we’ve done something wrong. OK – not really, but while all my kids love s’mores I have one kid that is OBSESSED with the delicious combination of graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate. She is […]
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June 30, 2018
Summer Is Hard For Introverted Mothers
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link, I may receive a commission. See my full disclosure policy here. I used to never think of myself as an introverted person until I became a mom. I am a social person. I like being around people. I never craved alone time. Or […]
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June 28, 2018
19 STEM Activities For Kids You Can Do At Home
I don’t know about you, but my kids love science, technology, engineering and math activities. They don’t really call them STEM activities, but they love them. Like, right now, their favorite thing to do is make and play with slime. A parent’s favorite thing right? But, my oldest actually won an award at her elementary […]
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