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Disasters and Tragedies… Can you ever be prepared?

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

I’m still in shock by the recent bombings in Boston. I’m so saddened and horrified that this senseless act has taken place… again. How do you even try to explain this tragedy to your kids? My 12 year old son just couldn’t understand why … Continue reading →

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Busting through parenting myths across the generations

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

This is the second post in a four-part series about being a grandparent. I remember fondly being pregnant with my first baby; I had such a thirst for all and any information.  It was crazy… 9 months to prepare for … Continue reading →

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How am I ever going to tell my children I have Cancer?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

I remember the day the surgeon definitively told me I had breast cancer like it was yesterday.  It was a beautiful sunny June morning.  The day was filled with excitement and anticipation.  My husband and I were leaving on a trip … Continue reading →

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Doors Wide Open: A Parent’s Perspective of Mental Illness

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

Although we are starting to hear more and more about mental health, there is still not enough information available to parents when they need it the most. None of us wants to be the parent that needs these resources for … Continue reading →

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Alcohol during pregnancy…is it worth the risk?

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

Don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t eat some fish or certain cheeses, don’t drink too much coffee…is there anything that I can do if I’m pregnant?

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