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You Were Sawed in Half :: The Awkwardness of a C-Section
Well, a year after I had my C-section, I’m done feeling weird about it. You know what? I’m not inadequate; I’m a magic trick.
The Best Pieces of Parenting Advice My Dad Never Gave Me
My dad has a gift of connecting with babies. He really is the baby whisperer. When I had my first baby four…
Birth Control :: Why I Choose Natural Family Planning
Can we be honest for a moment? I’m completely nervous writing on the internet about the birth control method my husband and…
Kids’ Art :: How to Deal With the Deluge
My kids are still young, but despite their age they are both quite prolific with their artistic output. For some time I…
Lessons Learned From My Son’s Purple Crocs
My son has a fondness for Crocs. To be crystal clear, when I say “fondness,” I really mean “a whole hearted dedication…
A Family Gratitude Challenge :: 5 Ways to Practice Thanksgiving Daily
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity… it makes…
Hidden In Plain Sight :: Family Violence
Family violence is ubiquitous. In addition to October being Domestic Violence Awareness month, several things have recently happened to remind me of…
Hosting Halloween :: Family Traditions for a Festive Holiday
I come from a family that embraces Halloween. For us, this holiday is a great excuse to get everyone together, and we’ve…
I Stopped Nursing My Baby to Start Saving My Own Life
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s good timing, because I have boobs on the brain. Namely, my own boobs. Considering…
