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Trapped Inside the “Mom Bubble”
I love being a writer, but one of the hardest things about my job is that I do it alone, in my house, all day long. If it were not for my children and their after-school activities, I am quite sure that weeks would go by in which I wouldnt actually speak to another living soul.
Mixed Feelings for One Wife of Trapped Miner
It’s the tragic story everyone’s been talking about: 33 miners were trapped 2,300 feet below the earth’s surface in a mine located in the northern Chilean city of Copiapo, 500 miles north of Santiago. As if that’s bad enough, they’ve been down there since August 5th. This story is sad as it is terrifying, and it is debatable whether it’s caused more grief for the miners themselves or for those they’ve left on the surface.
How to Achieve Balance
If pressed to name only one thing for which modern moms are not given enough credit, I’d say it’s their circus skills. At a minimum, mothers regularly find themselves juggling the emotional and physical well-being of one or more children; ringleading a household and all activities occurring within and without; playing the clown for an…
Snack Smart: Healthy Eating Habits for Cavity-Free Smiles
Every parent prioritizes raising children with healthy, cavity-free smiles. Good dental health isn’t just about regular brushing and flossing; it also relies on smart dietary choices.
Fall is the New Spring
We’re one month into autumn. School and work and life schedules have reverted to some sort of “normal” structure. Sweaters and suits have come out of closets to replace bikinis and sunglasses. Leaves are changing from green to red, gold, and brown, or, depending on where you are, have already begun to fall. There’s a…