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Hi! I am Melissa, the face behind the blog. I am a mom to 3 beautiful young ladies. We are a multicultural family as my husband is a native of Mexico. If you love anything to do with reading then this blog is for you.

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    Raising Julie { Free Ebook}

    August 22, 2023 /

    Memoir. Women’s fiction. Parenting. Children.“Raising Julie” focuses on the topic of the Golden Child syndrome, childhood neglect, and the consequences.By using short, colorful, detailed vignettes, Read more [...]

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    May 5, 2021 /

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    When it Comes to Your Child’s Learning, Do You Coach or Cheerlead?

    August 15, 2017 /

    Just about every American parent feels pleased when their child shows early signs of doing well in school or feels concerned when their youngster lags behind. It’s all part of having “high expectations” Read more [...]

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    April 20, 2017 /

    Teachers and parents often fret about setting bad precedents. Don’t let a child stay up late to watch a much-anticipated football game, despite how a child may plead, because then you’ve established Read more [...]

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