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Pregnant During the Pandemic
Masks. Telehealth appointments. Cancelled birth classes. Forced isolation.
For mothers preparing to give birth in the year 2020, things have looked a lot different than...
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81 Essential Life Skills to Teach Kids at Every Age
For many parents, life has slowed down a lot — we are at home with our kids all day, every day.
We have nowhere...
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The Flu, and Farewell
My 4-year-old has the flu, and it’s your fault. You might protest: “But Riane, how could it be my fault? We’ve never even met!”...
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Adulting 101
As a teenager, Nicole Winrod’s mother would have her schedule her own doctor’s appointments and run errands. Once she was allowed a little independence,...
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Book Buddy
Over the past several months, I’ve been on book tour promoting my new book, Build Your Own Christmas Movie Romance. I’ve done several local...
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Surviving the NICU
As with many first-time parents, I awaited the birth of my daughter with eagerness and expectancy. Having chosen to do a natural birth, I...
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Self-care for Busy Parents
Let’s face it: In general, you are probably more concerned with your child’s well-being than your own. That’s natural, but it can also lead...
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The Benefits of a Postpartum Doula
Postpartum is hard. Having a new baby is hard. Trying to figure it all out while staying your fabulous self is hard.
Finding help though...
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Kid in the Kitchen
My daughter loves to help me cook. Granted, just as when she wants to “help” clean the house, or work on the computer, or...
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Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
Of all the challenges that come with being a parent, perhaps one of the hardest to think about is what will happen to your...