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You do NOT want to be a stay-at-home dad
You may think being a stay-at-home dad is all snuggles and cartoons, well, you're wrong, all wrong.
I sure do miss going to work every...
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Teaching Kids Self Advocacy
What does it mean to teach self-advocacy? And why is it important?
Self-advocacy is the ability to recognize one’s needs and have the tools to...
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Footnotes: Thoughts from the margins of a mom’s life
When I was a kid, I used to watch movies with my cousin Ross. One evening, circa 1990, while sitting on the floor watching...
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Don’t Dread School Picture Day
If you are anything like this mom, you are counting on your child's school pictures featuring your child at his or her best. After...
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Shopping at Costco with Kids: A Survival Guide
Without proper planning, an Costco trip with kids can bring a parent to his or her knees. Hopefully, these tips I've learned over the...
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Ten Tips for Flying With Children
Plane travel has become tedious with long waits and increased security, making flying with children a challenge. But, even with all the inconveniences of...
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The Loudest Silence
"Push on my belly."
On the surface it seemed like such a simple request from my wife. Once I completed her request, I'd never seen...
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Five Tips for Choosing a Pediatrician
For first-time parents, or parents who are looking for new pediatric care, choosing a pediatrician is a big decision. The doctor you pick will...
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Coping With “Kid-sickness”
As a parent, you go to great lengths to play an important role in the life of your child, and as a result, their...
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Playdates Gone Bad
Who hasn’t experienced a playdate they thought would never end? Maybe your son’s pal from school has arrived for the afternoon and views your...