Kristen Shaeffer is the mother of five very different children – from each other and her. She shares how she has learned to parent, love, and enjoy the different personalities in her home. She also talks about how some of her interests and passions have developed while she has been a mother.
Links Mentioned
Kristen attended and taught Kindermusik classes with all my children. SHE LOVED IT!
A post Kristin wrote about music: Music Enhances Connections Between Parents and Children
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Blog: lifeofarealmom.com
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