Category Simplify

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Overwhelmed Mom of Three Says,…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

You see the scene: a mom of three faces back-to-back hospital visits,…

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“I Lose My Patience and…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

You catch yourself snapping and the guilt hits hard. She worries that…

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“I’m One Year Postpartum and…

Feb 21, 20267 min read

You keep waking up queasy, and it has been a year since…

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Mom of a Non-Stop Chatty…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

You know what it feels like when every meal turns into a…

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Mom Asks, “What Toy Does…

Feb 21, 20265 min read

You probably expect flashy gadgets or batteries-first toys to win your toddler’s…

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Stay-at-Home Mom Admits Jealousy: Splitting…

Feb 21, 20265 min read

You notice the sting when he leaves for the gym or a…

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Mom Considers Autism Evaluation for…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

You’re weighing whether to pursue an autism evaluation for a 4-year-old and…

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Exhausted Mom Says She Just…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

She wants a simple nighttime hobby that feels like a small, restorative…

A joyful family walking together outdoors, holding hands in a playful and happy moment.

Mom Asks, “What Do You…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

You’ll find the sweetest, most ordinary moments tucked into answers from parents…

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“Should I Let Him Stay?”…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

You feel torn the moment you hand your 13-month-old to Grandma —…

About Me
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Madison Cates

Mom, Wife, Minimalist.

Join me in my journey to declutter my life and live a simply beautiful life.

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Cute baby showing curiosity while playing with a colorful bird toy in a cozy indoor setting.