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Turns Out the Emotions Chart Wasn’t Just for My Toddler—I Needed It, Too

Toddlers have a lot of emotions. So much so that we’ve heard the common terms like “terrible twos” or “three-nager.”...

written by PATTY SCHEPEL
I Was Jealous of My Husband’s Alone Time—Here’s What I Did About It

I have a confession. As a mom of a toddler and a baby, I found myself jealous of my husband...

written by PATTY SCHEPEL
I Learned the Truth About Santa at 4 Years Old, But Christmas is Still My Favorite Holiday

Christmas Eve, 1996—I didn’t know it, but my whole life was about to change at 4 years old. Sounds dramatic,...

written by PATTY SCHEPEL

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