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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!
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Lions, Tigers and Bears…Blow Outs, Flat Tires and Traffic Oh My!

For the last couple of months both of the big boys have been asking almost daily if we can go to the zoo. We have patiently waited until Ethan was…

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March 22, 2018
God moments, kids, mom lessons, truth

Can I see?

  “Can I see?”, a question I get asked quite often by my sweet 3 year old. The most recent of which occurred on the way to story time this…

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March 22, 2018
celebrate, encouragement, family traditions, motherhood, truth

Summer Activities for Moms of Littles- How to Savor and Survive with 3 Under 5

Sweet Summer Time- Tips for Savoring these fleeting little years and Saving Mama’s Sanity It’s summer time! “What are you going to do with your kids?” I have gotten this…

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May 31, 2019
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    The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide: Part 7, M is for Manage Expectations, Make Use of Gospel Centered Language and Music

    May 28, 2018 /

    If you are new, welcome, and check out these other incredibly helpful posts in the Tantrum Series (packed FULL of great practical advice) The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide- Part 1: T is for Training The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide, Part 2: A is for Acknowledge Feelings The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide, Part 3: N is for Natural Consequences The Ultimate…

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    Ashley
  • discipline,  toddler 101

    The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide: Part 6, U is for Understanding the end goal is their hearts

    May 26, 2018 /

    Tantrums driving you crazy? You’ve come to the right place! Check out all of these posts that are packed FULL of practical tips and how-to: The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide- Part 1: T is for Training The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide, Part 2: A is for Acknowledge Feelings The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide, Part 3: N is for Natural Consequences…

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    Ashley
  • discipline,  toddler 101

    The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide, Part 5: R is for Redo, Role Play, Rehearse and Reward

    May 25, 2018 /

        For those of you who have been following along, welcome back! If you haven’t been following along, welcome to Mama Needs a Manual. This is the 5th part in an 8 part series on Tantrums. You can find Parts 1-4 here: The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide- Part 1: T is for Training The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide, Part…

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    Ashley
  • discipline,  toddler 101

    The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide, Part 4: T is for Transitions, Timers and Try Choice Language

    May 24, 2018 /

    Cut your toddler’s tantrums in half by implementing these two incredibly simple pieces of advice. Learn how to stop tantrums before they start! For those of you who have been following along, welcome back! After today, we will have made it half way! If you haven’t been following along, welcome to Mama Needs a Manual. This is the 4th part…

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    Ashley
  • discipline,  toddler 101

    The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide, Part 3: N is for Natural Consequences

    May 23, 2018 /

    If you missed Part 1, T is for Training or Part 2, A is for acknowledge feelings, you can find them here: The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide- Part 1: T is for Training The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide, Part 2: A is for Acknowledge Feelings For your free cheat sheet with the Tantrums acronym, subscribe here N: Natural Consequences Whenever…

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    Ashley
  • discipline,  toddler 101

    The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide, Part 2: A is for Acknowledge Feelings

    May 22, 2018 /

    If you missed part 1, go back and read it here: T is for Training vs. Discipline. It is so important to know the fundamental importance of taking time to not only discipline our children (when they do something “wrong”) but to train them (how to behave “rightly”, interact socially, etc). When it comes to Tantrums, discipline is more reactive,…

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    Ashley
  • discipline,  toddler 101

    The Ultimate Tantrum Survival Guide- Part 1: T is for Training

    May 21, 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 you think!).…

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    Ashley
  • 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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    Ashley
  • encouragement,  motherhood,  Reflections on Motherhood,  truth

    Prescription for Contentment

    May 10, 2018 /

    “Prescription for contentment: never allow yourself to complain about anything-even the weather, never picture yourself in any other circumstance or someplace else, never compare your lot with another’s, never allow yourself to wish this or that had been otherwise, never dwell on tomorrow- remember that [tomorrow] is God’s not ours”- from Calm My Anxious Heart, Linda Dillow These words popped…

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    For the Love of Discipline Book Review

    May 6, 2018 /

    From Sara Wallace: “What should I do when my kid lies? How should I handle hitting? These are the kinds of questions 99.9% of our discipline conversations revolve around – and they drive us CRAZY. They’re not bad questions, but there are other questions we should be asking ourselves that will actually take off some pressure. They require looking at…

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    Ashley
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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!
Read the rest of my story here
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