Welcome to our fifth story in our series beYOUtiful Mom! Featured Writer: Alia Hagenbach Some of the first advice I received years ago as a first time mom was "pick your battles."  Being a first time mom, I was determined to do an amazing  job. I read the parenting books. I got this, I thought.  I watched the temper tantrums that occurred  in grocery check-outs over skittles and lollipops and vowed that my child would be well-disciplined, respectful, and obedient. I couldn't even fathom … [Read more...]