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Hi. I am a busy, honest, sassy 32 year old wife and stay-at-home mom of one. I have been married for eleven years and mom for almost nine. I am the stereotypical "soccer mom". I am a newcomer to writing. It has long been a dream in the back of my mind to try to accomplish. But first comes love, then comes... You know the rest of the story. I lost sight of being a writer for a long while. The passion for words has found its way back to me, and I am ready to try something new and challenging. My knowledge lies in what I know best. I can discipline a grouchy eight year old, make dinner, and balance the checkbook all at the same time. Truly, an experienced mother is the ultimate multitasker! I look forward to giving you insight on several issues.

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my family

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NASCAR

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if I put my mind to something,I could do it

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to be a doctor

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spending time alone with my father in his workshop

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prep cook-Pizza Hut

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my son's birth

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my sense of faith

Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies How do you discourage your young son from playing with his privates?

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Your son having his hand in his pants can be both embarrassing and annoying. As the mother of a nine year old boy, I have been there on the front lines of this parenting issue. I have learned along the way that less you make of it, the more it goes away. Depending upon his age and puberty level, it may be a phase that your boy is in. If this the case, a little patience and a few ground rules may be in order. The first stage that they do this is when they begin potty training to about age four. Punishing your boy does not make it disappear. Gently remind him that putting his hands on the in...

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