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Mastering Family Dynamics: 14 Ways to Make Your Family Holiday Stress-Free

November 18, 2023January 15, 2024 Pepper Lee Legend0Tagged challenging relatives, communication, conflict resolution, family, family dynamics, holiday gatherings, Holiday Season, inlaws, mental health, relationship building, self care, stress management

Discover expert tips and strategies for navigating the complexities of family dynamics during holiday gatherings. Learn how to communicate effectively, set realistic expectations, and practice self-care to ensure a harmonious and stress-free celebration.

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The Joy Of Parenting Differently

October 21, 2015October 22, 2015 Leslie Morgan Steiner0

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,…

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Anybody’s Miracle [Book Review]

March 1, 2014August 28, 2014 Casey Berna0

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing author Laura Hercher, after reading her book, Anybodys Miracle. Laura is a genetic counselor and instructor at Sarah Lawrence College Joan H. Marks Human Genetics Program. Anybodys Miracle is a great read for anyone that has experienced infertility and sought treatment for it or anyone interested in learning more about the many different ways families are built. It is a fictional story that follows multiple …

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How Six Has Blossomed: Interview with Jenna von Oy

February 27, 2013February 29, 2024 Casey Berna0

Jenna von Oy doesnt talk fast any more, as her character Six from the hit 1990s television show Blossom was once famous for. There is nothing fast-paced about her life in Nashville these days. How can you move fast when you have a little baby attached to your hip 24 hours a day?

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Why It’s Good to Argue With Your Teenager

January 28, 2013April 28, 2015 ModernMom Staff0

Does your child seem to bust out the debate skills of a young Aristotle during battles over things like curfew or homework? While the constant arguing can be enough to drive a parent crazy, there may be a silver lining. A new study from the University of Virginia (UVA) has shown that if a young teen can argue effectively with his or her parents they are more likely to resist peer pressure to use drugs or alcohol later in adolescence.