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It’s Your Fault, Not the Schools

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By: Mia L. Hazlett 6/7/2012 So I've been looking into moving closer to Boston.  But to move is not as simple as finding a place and moving there.  My number one concern as a parent of two school-aged children is a "good" school system.  Now why "good"?  Because I don't leave it on the school… Continue reading It’s Your Fault, Not the Schools

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Proud Momma

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By: Mia L. Hazlett 5/18/12 http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/news/story/ipads-get-students-excited-about-learning/822457 I believe as you raise your children, there will always come a point in your life when you question yourself. Did I do this right?  Did I do that right?  Should I not have done this and that?  Or at least I do.   One of the areas I… Continue reading Proud Momma

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I HAD A KID, NOT A ROBOT!

Single Professional Mother

By: Mia L. Hazlett 5/9/12 http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/05/first-grader-suspended-for-singing-im-sexy-and-i-know-it/ I was talking with my BFF yesterday and couldn't believe what she told me.  I was telling her how my daughters had made up a dance to "I'm Sexy and I Know It," by LMFAO.  I don't particularly care for the song.  I basically listen to my iPod in… Continue reading I HAD A KID, NOT A ROBOT!

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How to Make the Best Parent

Single Professional Mother

By: Mia L. Hazlett 3/14/12 First of all, accept there is no perfect parent.  I believe there are good parents.  I believe there are bad parents.   But perfect, those who believe they are, are the worst. I do believe there are parents out there that are doing their best.  I believe I am one… Continue reading How to Make the Best Parent

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When You’re Older

Single Professional Mother

By: Mia L. Hazlett 3/14/12 If there is a mean mother, could you please raise your hand or stand.  I stand with pride.  After ten years of parenting, you have to come at me with more than "mean."  Again the name of this blog, Mommy Not Friend.  I really don't care if my kids like… Continue reading When You’re Older

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BFF…Not!

Single Professional Mother

By: Mia L. Hazlett 2/28/12 So I'm coming down with a cold and the only thing I wanted to do tonight was come home and go to sleep.  I did the mommy thing and my oldest came up to me with a frown around bedtime.  From behind her back she pulled out a bracelet she… Continue reading BFF…Not!

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Role Models

Single Professional Mother

By:  Mia L. Hazlett 1/31/12 One question I've continuously asked my daughters is, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"  With my oldest, since she was about five, she has always replied, "A teacher."  Over the years she has become very exact about which grade she wants to teach and why.  She… Continue reading Role Models