Category Simplify

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When One Family Plans Holidays…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

You notice the tension the moment holiday talk starts: one family has…

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“I Hit My 11-Week-Old’s Head…

Feb 21, 20267 min read

You panic when your 11-week-old bumps their head on a cupboard because…

A mother assists her daughter in brushing her teeth in a cozy, home bathroom setting.

“My 1-Year-Old Has the Start…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

You probably feel stunned and guilty after hearing that a 1-year-old has…

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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,…

Thoughtful woman sitting alone in a school hallway contemplating problems.

“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…

A mother lovingly feeds her baby in a modern kitchen setting.

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…

Mother comforts upset child on the sofa

Stay-at-Home Mom Admits Jealousy: Splitting…

Feb 21, 20265 min read

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

Mother and son building with colorful blocks

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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Madison Cates

Mom, Wife, Minimalist.

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

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