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The Hunt for Fish; Swimsuit Optional

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My quest for family-friendly waterfront property in a landlocked state.   My husband Frank and I met in Boston, and he was raised in Massachusetts, a...

Torn Between Being a Mom and a Doctor During COVID-19

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Being a doctor means putting yourself at risk of exposure to COVID-19.  Being a mom AND a doctor adds a layer of internal conflict...
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Infertility Awareness: I Wonder Who They Would Have Been

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Flanked by my three little dogs, I’ve been trying to figure out how to begin, let alone write, this blog. Then the announcement came,...

A Letter from a Mom Overseas: We Will Get Through This

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If you are going to tell yourself anything during this time of COVID-19 and quarantines, tell yourself, "We will get through this." Then, tell...
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Healthy Chicken Pad Thai You Can Easily Make at Home

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Learn to make Chicken Pad Thai at home with a healthy recipe by Sarah Lenert (@healthyish_sarah).   How many times have you been determined to make...
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How to Encourage Creativity and Emotional Intelligence in Young Children

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This post is sponsored by our partner Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool.   Creativity comes naturally to most children. It is easy for adults to view...
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The Enneagram and Parenting: A Guide for Cultivating Your Type

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As a speaker, writer, and Certified Enneagram coach, Jenn Whitmer understands how who we are affects our parenting. Discover the gifts and cautions of...
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This Working Mom is Guilt Free and Full of Ambition

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A virtual friend's status popped up one day on my Facebook news feed, “Does working mom guilt ever get easier?". I scrolled through the...

Moms in the Lou: Welcome, Jill Devine!

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  Welcome, Jill Devine! This mom of two girls, and a well-known radio personality, is featured as our next Mom in the Lou! Where are you from?...

Tower Grove Park: Our Family’s Local Treasure

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“Mooooooom? Can we go to the park today? Pleeeeaaassseee?” The question does not surprise me. It's a perfect day to load up the stroller and...