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Stories tagged: Kristina Phelan
Fri., April 5, 2019, 2:01 p.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: My postpartum depression story
Maybe “normal” isn’t the right term for it but I knew that what I was feeling wasn’t right.
Fri., March 29, 2019, 1 p.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Geocaching is a perfect family activity
Geocaching is basically a secret treasure hunt all over the world.
Fri., March 8, 2019, 4 p.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: You can’t buy quality anymore
I am tired of buying new technology that just doesn’t stand up to life. I am tired of forking out hundreds of dollars for plastic pieces that fail because companies …
Fri., Feb. 15, 2019, 3 p.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Let your kids find their own passions
I would much rather my kids participate in something that they love rather than make them go out for the sport that I think they should do
Fri., Jan. 18, 2019, 2:04 p.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Top five parenting books to read in 2019
I have read many parenting books over the years and have found that most of them can be quite helpful when raising kiddos.
Sat., Jan. 12, 2019, 6 a.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Make 2019 the year you hit the books
However, last year, I decided to make a simple, dedicated choice: read more.
Thu., Jan. 3, 2019
Mama Bear Moxie: Reflecting on the past year with the Spokesman
I have to say my Spokesman readers are some of the more vocal readers of my columns.
Sat., Dec. 22, 2018, 8 a.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Finding friends in the same season of life
Making new friends as an adult is just awkward sometimes, but it is oh so important.
Sat., Dec. 8, 2018
Mama Bear Moxie: Five cheap, easy Christmas traditions
I find myself always looking for ways to make the holiday season more special for my kids. There are always plenty of things to do and events to attend but …
Sat., Nov. 24, 2018
Mama Bear Moxie: Walking the line of sticking up for yourself
I will never apologize for sticking up for myself.
Sat., Nov. 17, 2018, 1:27 p.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Ditching the turkey this year
But, I’m putting my foot down this year. Here’s my list of reasons why I’m going turkey-less:
Fri., Nov. 9, 2018, 12:03 p.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: High expectations often lead to disappointment
I tend to have high expectations on most everything in life. I have high expectations of myself, my husband and my kids. I have high expectations on how I think …
Fri., Nov. 2, 2018, 5 p.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Every kid is smart in their own way
In our household we have had many conversations about the differences of our kids. We have redefined the term “smart” in our household and have decided that it isn’t just …
Fri., Oct. 26, 2018, 3:18 p.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: The trials, tribulations of the chore chart
I have tried numerous chore charts for my kids. Some have partly worked and some have not worked at all.
Sat., Sept. 29, 2018
Mama Bear Moxie: You should just adopt
When you adopt many people will tell you different things. You’ll hear all about the worst adoption failures out there as well as what people think about adoption. You’ll be …
Sat., Sept. 22, 2018, 6 a.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Just host for once
Hosting can get tiring. Help others by sharing the burden.
Fri., Aug. 17, 2018, 11:38 a.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Teaching little ones independence
Here are a few tips to help preschoolers gain a bit more independence and make your job easier as a parent.
Sat., Aug. 4, 2018, 7 a.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Though they’re young, they deserve respect
I started noticing that my immediate first thought was, “You can’t be serious. How does this kid know anything?” and then I stopped and realized how wrong that idea is.
Sat., July 28, 2018, 5 a.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Children need to get enough sleep
It became very clear to me as a young mother that sleep was an important part of my children’s health. Establishing a sleep schedule for my babies paid off as …
Fri., July 20, 2018, 5 p.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Makeup doesn’t define beauty
I’m being careful about what I say to my daughter when she does put on a headband or pretty dress because I want her to have self-confidence but also want …
Fri., July 6, 2018, 3 p.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Spend the money on professional photos
The extra cost of professional photographs last the test of time
Fri., June 22, 2018, 6 p.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: No top sheet, please
I heard in recent headlines that some millennials don’t sleep with top sheets on their beds. It made me laugh because we are a strict “no top sheet” family and …
Fri., June 15, 2018, 3:35 p.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Keep back to school shopping in August
Summer vacation has just started and already there’s a catalog on my counter trying to convince me to purchase a backpack. I’ve barely finished unloading a forest full of crumpled …
Fri., May 18, 2018, 5 p.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Pushy parenting sometimes is the best way to help a scared child
Now, am I touting that you should push your kids to do something they absolutely do not want to do? No, but I knew that he was safe and that …
Fri., May 11, 2018, 11:17 a.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Not your Mother’s Day
In smaller communities, where multiple generations live in close proximity, Mother’s Day is an entirely different event.
Sat., April 28, 2018, 6 a.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Reconnect on kid-free vacation
Taking the time for kid-free vacations is worth it to your marriage.
Mon., March 26, 2018, 6 a.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: The slippery slope of comparison
Mama Bear Moxie column for Monday, March 26, 2018.
Sun., March 4, 2018, 11:29 a.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Playing the gatekeeper
Sometimes a mom has to let her kids make decisions, even if she thinks they’ll regret them in the end.
Mon., Feb. 26, 2018
Mama Bear Moxie: Why my kids don’t, and won’t, have cellphones
Mama Bear Moxie advice
Fri., Oct. 27, 2017, 11:50 a.m.
Mama Bear Moxie: Choosing to linger
I have a friend who chooses a word to focus on each year. A few years ago her word was “linger” as she was raising 3 little boys with a …