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Nicole Brunner

Nicole Brunner

Kindergarten teacher and mom to my toddler daughter!

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A woman in a green dress is sitting on a gray couch holding her young girl in a multicolored dress, who is standing on the couch. Mom and daughter are looking at each other. The couch has decorative pillows, and framed photos are on the wall behind them.

5 Reasons I Love Being a Girl Mom

Two women sitting on the floor, engaging in conversation while four young children play with toys around them in a bright living room. The moms complain about parenting challenges amidst bookshelves and a large window in the background.

Motherhood is Hard, But Complaining Moms are a Turn-Off

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The Pros and Cons of Raising Kids with a Family Pet

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A person finds joy lifting a small child into the air while standing on a wooden bridge. Both are dressed in warm, winter clothing. The bridge is surrounded by a forested area with bare trees, and some snow is visible on the bridge's surface and around the area, capturing a perfect moment of winter time delight.

Winter Time: Finding Joy in the Simple Stuff

Two women sitting on the floor, engaging in conversation while four young children play with toys around them in a bright living room. The moms complain about parenting challenges amidst bookshelves and a large window in the background.

Motherhood is Hard, But Complaining Moms are a Turn-Off

A woman holding a baby is loading clothes into a front-loading washing machine in a bright laundry room. Various items of clothing hang from a rack on the wall beside them. The woman, smiling at the baby while the baby reaches towards the machine, knows that even if the house isn't perfect, these moments are.

My House Isn’t Perfect, and I Don’t Care

A small brown dog with large ears sits on the lap of a person wearing a striped sweater, enjoying the warmth and love of its family pet status. In the background, a child with a yellow headband adds to the cozy scene, highlighting the joys of raising kids with a pet indoors.

The Pros and Cons of Raising Kids with a Family Pet

Parenting Lifestyle

Two children are smiling while riding a carousel at Disney World. The girl on the left wears a yellow dress with a yellow flower in her hair, and the boy on the right wears a blue shirt and plaid shorts. Colorful carousel animals and lights are visible in the background, making it magical for any toddler.

Tips for Tackling Disney World with a Toddler in Tow

A woman and a baby lie on a yoga mat on a wooden floor. The woman is holding a small dumbbell, part of her workout routine for moms, and the baby is holding a rattle. Both are looking at each other, with the baby showing an expressive face.

Having a Workout Routine Makes Me a Better Mom

A woman lies on a bed gazing at a baby who is lying beside her on a large stuffed animal. The baby, in a white onesie and striped pants, looks up at the woman with innocent eyes. Both are on a white bedspread, creating a tranquil scene that dispels any notion of the worst advice given.

The Worst Advice I Was Given as a New Mom

A toddler dressed in a white outfit is smiling and holding a star-shaped object. Soft, warm lighting from the left side illuminates the scene, reminiscent of a dance class. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the child's expression and gesture.

6 Good Reasons to Enroll Your Toddler in a Dance Class

Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

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10 Things to Buy Kids Instead of Toys (That They’ll Actually Love)

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10 Ways to Take Advantage of Your Local Public Library

Kids Activities

A newborn baby lies in an incubator, covered with a white blanket. A NICU mom's hand gently touches the baby's back through the incubator's access ports. The mom is visible through the clear walls of the incubator, smiling down at her NICU baby.

8 Things a NICU Mom Doesn’t Want to Hear

A woman in a green dress is sitting on a gray couch holding her young girl in a multicolored dress, who is standing on the couch. Mom and daughter are looking at each other. The couch has decorative pillows, and framed photos are on the wall behind them.

5 Reasons I Love Being a Girl Mom

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