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Making Mom Friends During Covid-19
I’ve never had trouble making friends. In high school, I was that kid who bopped from group to group, never settling with any one posse, happily getting along with people from all different social circles. And then I got older. And then I became a mom. Our friends and colleagues were split… They were either…
With Gyms Closed, Here’s How To Create (An Affordable) Home Gym
Covid-19 hit the fitness industry hard. Gyms have been closed since mid-March and in many states they will be in the last phase of reopening. As a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, I have been inundated with texts from clients, family and friends asking how they can work out effectively at home. I want…
An Autism-Friendship-related Challenge
My son has a friend—which in itself is a big deal in the world of autism. And, it’s a big deal for our kid. My son has known a lot of kids, but has never had too many close friendships over the years. And, the “friends” he did have were mostly through social groups. He…
5 Ways Friendships Improve Your Health
Stress relief. When things get crazy, you might feel far too busy to schedule that brunch. But when youre slammed, thats actually when you need your friends the most: the laughter, distraction, and catharsis that they can provide are among the best medicine there is.
Cool Dad Seeking Dad Friends, Must Like Playgrounds
Does your husband have any dad boyfriends? Did you ever wonder what its like for dads to start a relationship? For me, it turned out to be just like regular dating (at least how I remember it), and thats not necessarily a good thing. Heres my story: The conversation started innocently enough. Just two guys and their 2-year old boys hanging out at the park, getting in some last minute run-around time before the sun went down.