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Childhood Cancer – Fear Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Known
We partnered with Northwestern Mutual on this post. We had what many would see as the perfect life. Married with two young boys. A beautiful rural home with picturesque views and the calming peace that nature can bring to a person. The biggest nuisance we had to deal with was the morning sickness that I was…
The Worst Gifts You’ve Ever Received
They say it’s really the thought that counts, and that you shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth… but what if that horse has really bad teeth? We’ve all been there – smiling through gritted teeth as we profess great thanks for a truly terrible present. Madonna famously had a meltdown when she was given hydrangeas (everyone knows she prefers roses!). The Trojans got a giant wooden horse that led to the destruction of their city. That was definitely a bummer.
The Most Important Senate Bill You’ve Never Heard Of
Nothing beats childcare as a bore-everyone-to-tears parenting subject. Long wait-lists; caregiver-child ratios; the pros and cons of in-home versus institutional care; the prevalence of germs; late fees; how to certify employees.When that positive pregnancy test sent you over the moon, did you ever think your joy would be reduced to this?When it comes to childcare, the details verge on grim.Unless it is your child who is being cared for.Then there are …
What’s the Weirdest Diet You’ve Ever Been On?
Unfortunately, not all of us have the metabolism of a 16-year-old track star. (Darn!) We thus resort to diets to shed the pounds we don’t want to see anymore. From standard “cut the carbs and fat” diets, to more institutionalized diets like Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers, there are pound-cutting strategies for everyone’s taste. There are also some wacky, or “nontraditional” shall I say, diets that cater to our bolder sisters who have nothing to lose (figuratively, of course!). We talk about eating healthy and safe dieting frequently here at ModernMom, but now we want to know something from you! What is the strangest diet you’ve ever been on?
You’ve Got to Make Time for Yourself!
Summer is crazy busy. Between work, kids, activities, sports, camps and play dates, there is very little down time. I have learned over the years, however, that when I do not commit chunks of time just for me, I am more irritable and less giving. This time has become a necessity, not a luxury. I see frazzled people walking around every day. They are constantly on the go and rarely take time to decompress and rejuvenate. But, busy moms, you HAVE to make time for yourself once in a while!