Christine Meggison

Christine Meggison
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Christine Meggison is a speaker, an author and host of the Straight From the Heart(land) podcast. She lives in Grimes, is married to husband Michael, and is the "World's Okay-est Mom" to three kids. In her free time, she likes reading fiction, coffee dates with friends, binge-watching tv, and naps. Connect with Christine at christinemeggison.com.
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When Your Kids Get Braces

I’m about to have two kids in braces. That’s double the orthodontic bills. That's two sets of appointments. That's double the kiddos avoiding sticky or crunchy snacks. (I’m looking at you, popcorn.) I didn’t plan...
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I Quit Social Media

A few months ago I made the decision to walk away from social media. It was a decision that was years in the making, stirring under the surface of my consciousness, poking its head every...
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Hacks For Planning (And Enjoying) Your First Disney Trip

I just returned from my first-ever trip to Disney World and despite all speculation to the contrary, I came home a 100% believer in the magic of Disney. Here are my hacks for going from...

The Month Of May Is The “Iron Mom” Of Triathlons

May should be the perfect month. All green and lovely with ideal, not-too-cold and not-too-hot, temperatures. The birds are chirping, the flowers blooming and there’s a holiday dedicated to the most important member of...

Dividing Up The Household Chores

I was sitting in the school parking lot at 10:30 p.m. waiting for my daughter’s bus to arrive from her show choir event, when I wondered, “How did I get here?” Why did I...

I Don’t Want Another Baby….And That Makes Me Feel Guilty

I’m 44 years old and my tubes are tied. You’d think those two factors alone would put an end to any pregnancy anxiety I might have. But they don’t. On a monthly basis, I find...
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The Key To Making Mom Friends: Connection vs. Perfection

Every season of motherhood has its challenges. Whether your kids are little or they’re ready to fly the coop, the demands of parenting can leave you exhausted, overwhelmed, and doubting yourself. But no matter what...

6 Tips for a Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve Party

I remember my New Year’s Eve celebrations as a young, single gal. They started with a cute, sparkly outfit and ended with glasses clinking and confetti flying. Flash forward 20 years and three kids...

Letting Go of My Need to Impress

I was walking with my girlfriends the other day and found myself bragging about my kids and boasting about a stellar, ninja parenting move I’d tried that actually worked (miracle!). I was working hard...

Can Our Kids Really Do ANY Thing?

“You can do anything!” It’s the four-word refrain parents, teachers, and coaches proclaim on a daily basis to the kids in their care. From the time they are infants taking their first steps to high...