Once upon a time, I was a size 2. Running 6-8 miles a day and the stressful upheaval of life as I had known it caused me to lose 30 pounds in a period of 8-10 months. It was my lowest weight ever but also the strongest I’d ever felt. It was also the best I’d ever felt about myself. My calves were muscular. My thighs were smaller in circumference. My butt had lifted a little, … [Read more...] about The Evolution of This Mom’s Wardrobe
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How to Nip Sibling Battles in the Bud
The following guest post is from Dr. Laura Nathanson Siblings are supposed to fight. Aren't they? Isn't that why Nature gave us backseats in cars? That's how it seems in the media. It's a running joke. In real life, many parents really want their children to get along together, but are quick to add that "Of course I expect them to fight." When asked about that … [Read more...] about How to Nip Sibling Battles in the Bud
Politics of Presents: The Guide to Buying Gifts for Multiple Kids
So I’m at Target today doing a little Santa shopping for my four-year-old, Elby (luckily she’s not one of those super advanced four-year-olds you hear people brag about who can already read - otherwise I couldn’t even write this column) when it occurred to me that... horrors... I would have to buy gifts from Santa for my one-year-old twins as well.I hadn’t actually accounted … [Read more...] about Politics of Presents: The Guide to Buying Gifts for Multiple Kids
Sibling Rivalry: Convincing My Kids I Love Them Equally
In their quest to discover the truth about where my heart really lies, my children are sneaky. Consider this: a fight with my daughter that ended in her declaring that she feels like I hate her. I respond by telling her all of the things I love about her, ending with the line, you’re the best thing that ever happened to me. At this, the tears miraculously stop. The … [Read more...] about Sibling Rivalry: Convincing My Kids I Love Them Equally
7 Surprisingly Dangerous Social Media Sites For Teens
It is comforting to believe we have taught our children to avoid common pitfalls in life that might expose them to danger, like texting while driving or getting into a stranger’s van. Parents often enforce curfews and stress the importance of abstaining from risky behaviors to keep children safe, but we often overlook some common hidden safety concerns. One surprising area … [Read more...] about 7 Surprisingly Dangerous Social Media Sites For Teens