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Hi friends! Welcome to Mama Needs a Manual. I am so glad you stopped by.
    I am Ashley. Wife to Bryan, Mama to Caleb, David and Ethan (yes, we are ABCDE). I am also a daughter of God, saved by His grace alone. I love coffee, crafting, baking, and curling up on the couch with a good book. Most days are spent chasing our kiddos around and being active whenever I get the chance. I am a professional problem-solver by trade.
A former Calculus teacher turned stay-at-home mom, this blog has become my new “classroom” where I share practical trouble-shooting advice, tips and encouragement. May this be a grace-filled space where you know you are not alone in the trenches!
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  • discipline,  hard times,  toddler 101,  trials

    The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide and Other Bonus Parenting Tips

    May 15, 2018 /

        “My child throws tantrums all day long. What do I do? How do I make them stop?” I uttered words similar to these in desperation to our pediatrician at our first son’s 18 month appointment. We had a similar discussion 9 months earlier (for you Mamas of younger babies, you can read about that here discipline starts sooner than…

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    The Ultimate Guide to Solving your Baby’s Colic/Silent Reflux/Fussyness (from a Mom who’s been there 3 times)

    April 2, 2018 /

    To say I have a lot of experience with “colic” is an understatement. I’ve had 3 “hard” babies in a little over 3 years, all with similar symptoms and different causes. Lots of crying (from me and the babies) and lots and lot of sleepless nights later, I have a passion for helping Moms cope with their more challenging infants. Looking…

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    Do the Hard Things, Even when it seems like you deserve a medal for keeping everyone alive for the day

    April 2, 2018 /

    Sometimes as parents we have a whole fun day planned. We’ve looked up the free events in our community and packed the bags and planned the meals and we are excited to show our kids the day. We just cannot wait to get our little ones dressed up and out the door, ready for an adventure. But, somehow it never…

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    Happy 5 Months Caleb!

    March 22, 2018 /

    that smile gets me every time I love this baby boy Oh so much! he can sit for a couple minutes unsupported- but still doesn’t sit super straight he wants to bite everything! but we are still waiting for those little teeth to show up sometimes I wonder what his little mind is thinking about  His Stats: Our estimate is…

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    Happy One Month Caleb!

    March 22, 2018 /

    One Month….a little late I can’t believe how quickly one month has passed for our sweet boy! It has been FULL. Full of many tears (Caleb’s and ours), full of smiles, full of visitors, full of yummy meals brought to us by sweet friends, full of growth, full of being humbled, full of frustration, full of sleepless nights, but also…

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About the Author

Hi friends! Welcome to Mama Needs a Manual. I am so glad you stopped by.
    I am Ashley. Wife to Bryan, Mama to Caleb, David and Ethan (yes, we are ABCDE). I am also a daughter of God, saved by His grace alone. I love coffee, crafting, baking, and curling up on the couch with a good book. Most days are spent chasing our kiddos around and being active whenever I get the chance. I am a professional problem-solver by trade.
A former Calculus teacher turned stay-at-home mom, this blog has become my new “classroom” where I share practical trouble-shooting advice, tips and encouragement. May this be a grace-filled space where you know you are not alone in the trenches!
Read the rest of my story here
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