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Are you a picture book writer? Check out this FREE critique contest!

Are you a picture book writer? Check out this FREE critique contest!

Posted on October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 by Mary Ann Blair

Hey friends! If you are an aspiring picture book author, you know how important critiques are in getting your story submission ready. Brian…

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LITTLE BY LITTLE, WE HAVE TO LET THEM GO

LITTLE BY LITTLE, WE HAVE TO LET THEM GO

Posted on July 20, 2018March 20, 2021 by Mary Ann Blair

On the day I left for college, my mom didn’t cry. She is known for being stoic, but since I was her baby,…

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TO MY SENSITIVE SON, DON'T BE AFRAID TO SHOW THE WORLD YOUR SOFT HEART

TO MY SENSITIVE SON, DON’T BE AFRAID TO SHOW THE WORLD YOUR SOFT HEART

Posted on July 17, 2018March 20, 2021 by Mary Ann Blair

“I want them to truly understand that even if a tough outer shell is formed over the years, it is so important to…

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FINDING THE SILVER LINING

FINDING THE SILVER LINING

Posted on July 4, 2018March 20, 2021 by Mary Ann Blair

My family ventured out on our first camping trip this past weekend. My youngest had finally arrived at an age where we felt…

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I'M A MOM WHO'S NOT THAT EXCITED ABOUT SUMMER VACATION

I’M A MOM WHO’S NOT THAT EXCITED ABOUT SUMMER VACATION

Posted on June 4, 2018March 20, 2021 by Mary Ann Blair

“I have no doubt there will come a time in the not so distant future when, I too, will be one of these…

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LEARNING TO LET GO OF PICTURE PERFECT PARENTING

LEARNING TO LET GO OF PICTURE PERFECT PARENTING

Posted on June 4, 2018March 20, 2021 by Mary Ann Blair

This is what my 3-year-old took into his pre-school class this morning, because I forgot it was his day to share. We rummaged…

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THE PICTURE THAT REMINDS ME I'M SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A MOM

THE PICTURE THAT REMINDS ME I’M SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A MOM

Posted on May 4, 2018March 20, 2021 by Mary Ann Blair

“What do you do?” the nurse asked, as she attached the blood pressure cuff to my arm. It was a question that I…

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THERE'S SWEETNESS INSIDE THESE ROWDY BOYS, TOO

THERE’S SWEETNESS INSIDE THESE ROWDY BOYS, TOO

Posted on April 24, 2018March 20, 2021 by Mary Ann Blair

Yesterday, I took my 3-year-old son to a small play area inside our local mall. I sat there watching as he scampered up…

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FINDING PERFECTION IN THE IMPERFECTION

FINDING PERFECTION IN THE IMPERFECTION

Posted on October 4, 2017March 20, 2021 by Mary Ann Blair

This past weekend, I took a ridiculous amount of pictures trying to get that “perfect” shot of my boys. I thought I would…

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