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The Joy Of Parenting Differently
Do you have anyone who has touched your life as a parent – whom you’ve never even met? Nine years ago, after writing Mommy Wars and struggling to find my way as a new mom of three kids, I started writing a daily online parenting blog for washingtonpost.com. “On Balance” became a surprise hit among moms,…
SMILING IT FORWARD™ through Halloween
This is a guest post by Reesa from MommaLew - check her out there! The following post is sponsored by TYLENOL®. While Halloween is meant to be all in good fun, for many children it’s stressful and frightening. As a mom, it’s heartbreaking to see your child not enjoying him/herself. I noticed my son, now 6, has…
Kindergarten Blues
I have to share my kindergarten transition experience with you because I know so many moms are going through it. Its a new experience for many families, scary for the kids and a bit overwhelming. I actually forgot how difficult it could be.
Risky Business: Why Women Excel In Dangerous Careers
When my husband was diagnosed with a rare liver disease, I made an astonishing discovery: the risks I took at my job actually helped me manage the ordeal. As a professional ski patroller, I carry explosives, start avalanches, hike in chest deep snow, and haul heavy toboggans carrying gravely injured skiers. We women patrollers do this side by side with the men. While some might find my work a bit risky, I find it essential.
Teaching Kids True Grit
Last week, after school got out but before my three kids scattered to camp and basketball tournaments, we kicked off summer at our new lake cabin in New England. Although none of us had ever driven a boat solo, we purchased an old 1986 13-foot Boston Whaler for the lake. The marine salesman gave us a 20-minute lesson. Then he pushed the boat away from the dock