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Taboo Topics – Things Nobody Told Me About Pregnancy and Beyond
Nobody told me(fill in the blank). How often have you said this or heard one of your girlfriends say this about something pregnancy or post-pregnancy related? While pregnant with my first child, I felt like I was saying it all the time.
An Autistic Child Loses a Teacher Mid-Term
My child with autism is mainstreamed into a "regular" classroom. Always has been. During his entire school career, he's had an aide. However, he's used to having a general education teacher and being around typical kids. For the most part, his peers are also used to him (and his aide). This year, however, has been…
Mom’s New Year’s Resolutions
My New Years resolutions all have to do with motherhood.? Regrettably, before I can write one sentence, the topic gets dicey. Guilt, self-defensiveness, even panic, rise up like tidal waves.
Maybe We All Need to “Lean In”
I spent the weekend wallowing in the media blitz that broke on Friday as Facebook COO Sheryl Sandbergs new book, Lean In, hit the headlines, along with her goal of raising the consciousness of working women everywhere. My first observation: Woo hoo!
Breastfeeding Tips for Working Mothers
Working and breastfeeding are not mutually exclusive. In the days of pioneers, women tended farms and took breaks to nurse babies. These days, working moms contend with long meetings, commuting or an unsympathetic boss or human resource department. Despite these things, many working women have managed to successfully nurse babies. A few breastfeeding tips can help a working mother navigate this challenging territory.