Category: Think
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How to cope with broken resolutions and the mid-January slump
Before reading further, be advised I am not a professional in the field of mental health, and what I share here should never replace the services provided by someone who is trained to help those who struggle with depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety or other mental health issues. January is a…
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I asked ChatGPT to help me write a blog post
AI-generated content is becoming more prevalent as individuals and businesses alike look for ways to streamline their creative processes. As a writer, I am both nervous and intrigued by the possibilities of AI. From a creative workers’ perspective, I worry companies looking to cut costs will use AI as an…
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Does my fifth grader “need” a smartphone?
My oldest will soon be 10 years old, and, with each year, he is becoming one of fewer and fewer kids his age with their own phone. He has known children with smartphones since he was in Kindergarten, and has expressed interest in one ever since. Before he was nine,…
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5 Trick-or-treating etiquette tips to embrace this Halloween
Halloween is fast approaching, and kids everywhere are counting down the days until they can go trick-or-treating. Stocking up on candy and other goodies is a joyous time for lots of children, however, unfortunately that fun can be spoiled by bad behavior from kids AND adults. I won’t say my…
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Smelly Proof Is A Sustainable Alternative To Single-Use Plastic Bags
I have two kids in school who bring their snacks and lunch to school with them every day. While I do my best to pack their food in sustainable containers, I sometimes find them lacking. Like many “green” products, they are too bulky, too hard to clean or flimsy. I…
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Should you replace your petroleum jelly with Waxelene?
Like many Americans, petroleum jelly, or as you may know it by its most popular brand name, Vaseline, was a staple in my childhood home. The gooey, greasy, slippery product was a sought-after tool for curing everything from an irritated nose during a cold to healing chapped lips. As an…
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This Mother’s Day, let’s commit to giving moms the care and protection we deserve
I am writing this just a day after the news broke about the likelihood of the United States Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and bringing the issue of abortion back to the states. What this means is those in need of abortion services will no longer be protected by…
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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Camp expert on choosing the best overnight camp for your child
I sat down with Tom Rosenberg, President and CEO of American Camp Association, to talk about how families could choose the best overnight camps for their children. In our interview (posted below), we discuss taking the time to research the options available and consider what camps would appeal most to…
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New book captures the essence of motherhood through rhyme
I have thought about writing a parenting book for a long time, and toyed with various ideas for expressing my views. The format I kept coming back to was poetry. I have always enjoyed creating rhymes, and often find myself composing verse in my head. I felt compiling a bunch…
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