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I Am a Good Mom. And I Didn't Always Get It Right - SavvyMom

I Am a Good Mom. And I Didn’t Always Get It Right

I am a good mom. And I have made a lot of mistakes. I can reflect enough to see that I didn’t always get it right. Here’s what I want my kids to know…

Four Seasons Mother's Day Gift Ideas - SavvyMom

5 Easy Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Actual Moms Actually Want

These easy Mother’s Day gift ideas are ones no mom would be disappointed to receive again and again. Isn’t that how traditions are started, anyway?

How to Help a Fellow Mom This Mother’s Day | SavvyMom

How to Help a Fellow Mom This Mother’s Day

A special day of the year is coming. From macaroni necklaces to chef-made meals, a good Mother’s Day comes in…

Why Do I Wish I Was a TradWife? - SavvyMom

Why Do I Wish I Was a TradWife?

Technically I’m not really even a wife anymore, so why do I kind of wish I was a TradWife?

Know a family with grandchildren older than children? - SavvyMom

Grandchildren Older Than Children? A New Family Phenomenon

Know a family where there are grandchildren older than children? You’re not alone: Welcome to the modern family tree

The Savvy Guide to April - SavvyMom

The Savvy Guide to April

Spring has sprung even if that means ditching your winter boots for rubber ones. Our Savvy Guide to April is full of fun ideas to help you embrace all that April brings.

I am an old appliance on its last legs - SavvyMom

I Am an Old Appliance on Its Last Legs

At some point in the last few years I stopped being a person and became an old appliance. I have become an old TV that needs to be whacked to keep working.

raising good kids more important than academic achievement

Raising a Good Kid Should Matter More Than Academic Achievement

There’s nothing harder than watching your child fail. But raising good humans and helping them succeed is not mutually exclusive.

How to Stop Being the Default Parent - SavvyMom

Stop Being the Default Parent (Without Losing Your Mind)

Being the default parent doesn’t have to be a permanent role. Here’s how to push back and create a more balanced household where responsibility is truly shared.