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Silly Goose Stories

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  Welcome back to Raising You! Today I am introducing a new concept, which will be a reoccurring segment for this blog, and I cannot wait to share! But first, here is another parenting blog I recommend to all of you, A Mum to Mum . Another great resource for family life advice, crafts/fun ideas to do with your kiddos, and even kid-friendly recipes. Enjoy! Now, let’s jump back to that concept I mentioned earlier. Starting with a simple question, ‘Have you officially let yourself laugh at yourself?’. Right? Simple? Where am I going with this? No, really because it seems silly right? See, that’s exactly where I am going with this. Being silly. Allowing yourself to laugh at yourself whether it be because you said something silly or made a mistake, regardless, it’s a sign of maturity. It can help give you some grace as well, especially during the chaos of parenthood.      Image credit: Forbes Tumblr Which leads me to the name of this new reoccurring segment, ‘Silly Goose Sto
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Raising my child (and me)

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Oh no, another mom blog? *Insert eye roll* Yes, but... this one’s not just Pinterest DIY’s or tips and tricks on how to survive the terrible 2’s and a ‘threenager’, it’s a supportive guide on how to raise your child and you, honestly. Navigating parenthood can be daunting and treacherous at times. No ultimate perfect parent’s rule book, sometimes you have absolutely no help or even support at times. It's a lot. I personally have a 2-year-old daughter, a daughter I’ve raised solely by myself since she’s been born. Once she came into this world, I knew I wanted more for my life and hers. After being out of school for 3 years, thus began my journey of finishing my bachelor’s degree, all online, at home, no job, no car... it's been a wild and stressful ride to say the least, yet it has raised me into a smarter and stronger mother.  Through my parenting journey so far, I’ve gained useful knowledge and hope with this blog I will be able to lend advice, perspective and support t
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