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My Best Friend Has Cancer – What To Say… And What Not To Say
My best friend, Seana, got sideswiped last month. After years of anticipating shed get breast cancer (shes got a very strong family history and the BRAC1 mutation), she received an unexpected diagnosis of stage 3 ovarian cancer.
How Sensory Gyms Help Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Guest Blogger Dina Kimmel writes this week... How Sensory Gyms Help Kids on the Autism Spectrum A trampoline, a zip line, and a climbing structure — these may sound like typical pieces of equipment at any regular kids gym. In actuality, they help foster an inclusive learning and play environment. They are some of the…
My Family Relationship Status: It’s Complicated
When people hear that I have twins, one of the first questions I’m usually asked is, “Do you have family around to help you?” The answer to that question is like one of the relationship status options on Facebook: It’s complicated. Although my mother and stepfather live nearby, I haven’t spoken to them since Elby turned two. My mom bought her only grandchild a tricycle at that birthday but she’s never seen her ride it. Since Elby will be five in November, shes long since grown out of the three-wheeler phase and now has a big girl bike she rides everywhere but her trike still resides in the garage waiting patiently for the twins.
I’m a Big Fat Hypocrite!
I have a confession to make. I am a big fat hypocrite! I am against violent video games - but I let my 11 year old son play Call of Duty ad nauseam. I won’t let my kids (11 and 9) have cell phones - but they both have an iTouch with texting and FaceTime…
What is Your Money Type?
Do you know your money type? Knowing this simple piece of information is the first, HUGE step in your financial healing. Why? It will help you: To better understand your current relationship with money. To illuminate which financial habits are and are not working for you. To point yourself squarely in the direction of healing. The Nurturer, Warrior Princess, Martyr, Oppressor, MaterialGirl, Under-Spender, Creative Spirit, Timid, Clueless, and Alchemist. (Its perfectly normal to …