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Nicole Brunner

Kindergarten teacher and mom to my toddler daughter!

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5 Reasons I Love Being a Girl Mom

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Winter Time: Finding Joy in the Simple Stuff

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

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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.

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Tips for Tackling Disney World with a Toddler in Tow

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Having a Workout Routine Makes Me a Better Mom

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The Worst Advice I Was Given as a New Mom

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6 Good Reasons to Enroll Your Toddler in a Dance Class

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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

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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.

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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

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