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alishasmith

alishasmith
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I am a relatively new resident of Ohio but falling pretty hard for Dayton. My hubster and I have been married for 7 years and I often say that I not only married him but also the sport of swimming. My hubby is a head swim coach here in the community. Following his passion over the last 7 years has provided us with great experiences and the opportunity to work with some truly wonderful families. Oh, and a few moves along the way. Recently, with this move I have transitioned from a career in higher education as an Assistant Director of Residential Life where I flexed my Master’s in Student Affairs saving the world one roommate crises at a time to a SAHM! Living on campus with hundreds of college students is not for everyone but the unique experience of college freshmen cheering your son on as he learned to walk down the res hall floor is priceless. Now the fire alarms are a whole other story! Navigating my new job as a SAHM has not been easy but I am learning as I go. We welcomed our 2nd child last fall so I look forward to sharing the joys and tribulations of balancing a growing family, swim meets, and throwing in a little college advice here and there.

The Worst Roommate EVER!

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Managing conflict is hard. Navigating conflict within our living environment is even harder. Healthy conflict coping skills require the art of listening, accepting accountability, and mastering the dance of compromise. Our students do not...

Don’t Get Caught in the Dark

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The polar vortex has been heard loud and clear... winter is here! So bundle up and get to work because as they say chance favors the prepared. One thing in winter that I like to prepare for is...

Surviving the Holidays with Your Freshman

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I love the Holidays. I love the decorations, the warmth of a cozy sweater by a fire, and family. But let's be honest the family part can get a little tricky. I think one...

My Son Called Me Fat

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We were laying in bed nose to nose whispering sweet little "I love you's" when my son said it. "Momma you are beautiful... and fat." My heart that had at first began to fill with love...

I’m Tired…Of Your Sleep Advice

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Today my sleep deprivation hit an all time low. I washed my cell phone in a load of towels and meanwhile spent 6 hours pulling my hair out trying to find it. (Yes, my...

Above and Beyond: More than Simple Swim Lessons

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored, however Dayton Moms Blog does not partner with businesses we do not feel bring value to our readers. Opinions expressed by this writer are 100% her own. Raising a 4...

Dear SAHM HR Representative

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Dear SAHM HR Representative, Firstly, I want to acknowledge that I have only been in this role for about four months now so I am aware there may be nuances I have yet to figure...

My 90 Second Secret to Tackle the Whole Thirty

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  What was I thinking? Seriously, what was  I thinking? That pretty much summed up my last 2 days on Whole 30. I am making my 2nd attempt after quitting on day 11 last July. My...

The Mom I Should Be vs The Mom I Am

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Today I realized I have been an official SAHM for over 6 months. To be honest the realization has struck me hard and I am grappling with the enormity or rather the weight of...

Forget the Ramen

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Preparing for your child to go off to college is exciting. You attend the whirlwind of orientations soaking in as much information as you can, including the size of the mattress to purchase the...

Alcohol: What We Should Be Saying to Our College Bound Kids

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It’s hard to talk about college with students without talking about alcohol. The conversation however often stops short with a simple “Don’t do it”, “Don’t be stupid”, or “Be safe.” But what do those...