Category: Inspire
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My Montreal must-dos for families
Montreal is a fabulous city for families. From museums to playgrounds, there is something to satisfy children of all ages. The city, whose customs, culture and vibe is predominantly French, also provides a unique opportunity for American children to experience something new. On our long weekend in town, my children…
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Thank you, class parents
Every class has one, or maybe two. They are the moms or dads who remind you of special events or nudge you about getting your money in for the class gift. They organize email lists and volunteer schedules. They do the grunt work so we all can shine. …
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My nurse mom keeps me chill about my kids’ health
This post originally appeared on Perfection Pending, the opinions expressed are my own and should in no way be taken as professional medical advice. If you have any questions or concerns about your family’s health, please consult with your doctor. It’s 7:30 p.m., well past the point when we begin…
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“A Quiet Place” delivers one bad-ass mama
If you see one movie this Mothers’ Day weekend make it, A Quiet Place. I bet you thought I would say, Tully. While the Diablo Cody film starring Charlize Theron as a mom on the edge might seem like the logical choice, I have yet to see the movie, and…
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An (updated) amateur guide to potty-training in 5 (mostly) stress-free steps
Just shy of two years ago, I published a post offering my tips for toilet training a child. Since then, I have toilet trained my second child, and have learned a few new things in the process. This post is a modified version of my original guide. The title of…
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Happy Birthday, Dear Miracle
To My Youngest, Three years ago, you wasted no time vacating my womb. You had a world to explore and life to get living, and you weren’t letting a little thing like birth stand in your way. Nope, you cannonball-blasted your way out of my body and straight on to…
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Understanding the emotional language of boys
My two boys wrestle. They roll around on the floor, alternating who is pinned to the floor and who is on top. My oldest drags his brother around our home, all the while the little guy is laughing along gleefully. I have seen things escalate to aggressive headbutts and forceful…
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Towing the privacy line as parent blogger
I started my blog in 2013 out of a need to keep writing (my lifelong creative outlet) and to vent about my struggles as a new mother. While, I understood anything I put online wasn’t technically private, I did little to promote my work and gain an audience beyond my…
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Come for the fun, stay for the traditions
“My favorite part of Passover is the presents and the matzo treasure hunt,” said my five-year-old, the other day. For the unfamiliar, during the seder, or ritual Passover meal, a piece of matzo (unleavened bread), is broken off and hidden. Traditionally, the younger family members are tasked with finding the…
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