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When Getting Fired Is Good News
Once a year, I head to a different kind of back-to-school night: our school’s drug and alcohol homily for parents. Thank goodness the school offers this parenting supplement. Otherwise, I’d know nothing. Most kids at our school are smart enough to avoid blatant intoxication in front of adults. But with several drug and alcohol awareness…
Help for Busy Moms Overcoming Career Challenges
We are excited to welcome our new contributor, Allison Brecher, to our revamped Career section. Allison is a Senior Litigation Counsel at Marsh & McLennan Companies, a Fortune 200 financial services company based in New York with operations in more than 100 countries. She’s a superwoman - - she handles a busy case docket, writes books…
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Anybody’s Miracle [Book Review]
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 …
New App For New Moms: Sara Chana’s Breastfeeding For Boobs
The following is a guest review by Adina AbergalI was so excited when I heard about Sara Chana’s app, Breastfeeding For Boobs, that I immediately downloaded it and spent the next few hours learning, laughing and exploring this incredible resource.Breastfeeding For Boobs is like having a breastfeeding encyclopedia that fits into the palm of your hand – it educates, inspires and empowers new moms.The app has over a hundred original 3 minute …
The Challenge of “Opting Back In”
I was several months pregnant when we moved to Los Angeles. I left behind a 20 year career in marketing, an extensive business network and a reputation as a trusted consultant and advisor who makes things happen for clients.