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Mamaraderie: Where Motherhood Meets Magic

Picture this: a group of moms who are losing their minds, running their lives with military precision, juggling careers, or mastering the art of entrepreneurship. Now, imagine all these incredible women coming together in one place, united by the shared experience of motherhood. This is Mamaraderie—a community like no other, where the chaos of parenting is met with laughter, understanding, and unwavering support. Join us on this journey, where motherhood meets magic, and discover a tribe that will lift you up, inspire you, and remind you that you're never alone

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Surviving kindergarten

Parenting a kindergartener is like embarking on a wild and funny roller-coaster ride, where lunchbox negotiations, bedtime battles, and the morning rush become the stuff of legends. Transforming snacks into superhero-shaped masterpieces to navigating the whims of a bedtime routine turned circus act, parents of kindergarteners find themselves immersed in a world of adorable chaos, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

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Fill your cup

Mothers often neglect their own well-being in order to prioritize their family’s needs before their own. Making yourself a priority, too, will prevent burnout.

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“Default” Mom

I am a mom and I can say motherhood is the most rewarding job a woman can have. However, it can also be one of the most isolating and overall so challenging, especially when mothers become the "default" parent. This term has been thrown around a lot. I am that mom.. are you that mom?

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Parenting Through a Pandemic

This is a trying time for so many parents and families. We are faced with sacrifices we never knew would exist and there is so much added pressure trying to maintain work and home life. While we are feeling upset and stressed out, there are some things to be grateful for. These will never take away the many struggles we faced, but I wanted to show you that not everything was crap!

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The Working Mom

Becoming a mother is the most rewarding life change that I have experienced. It completely consumes my attention and emotional well-being. Undoubtedly so, how could it not? I've planned for this time and carried my daughter for 9 months. I was home with her for 1 year and I will now spend the next lifetime being there for her, being her mom. On the flip side, I find being a mom, and being a working mom in today's society, extraordinarily hard.

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Finding the Balance

Leading up to and returning to work, I started doubting my decision. The excitement mixed with fear, anxiety, and nervousness became so surreal. Don't get me wrong, all of these feelings are to be expected. As any new mom would do and with the realization that there isn't another option, I put one foot in front of the other and carried on for days, weeks, and months.

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The Plan

From the moment you find out you are pregnant, you start to think about all things that come with being pregnant, and after your baby arrives. You spend hours researching from all the foods you can and cannot eat, to nursery decor and baby proofing the house. One of the most important things that you start to think about is your birth plan.

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