Category Archives: Parenting

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Tips for Stress Management

I am pleased to have this guest post from Joyce M. Gayles, PhD. Dr. Gales is a Clinical Psychologist and Life Coach, whom I saw speak recently at a networking luncheon. Her topic, on how to reduce and avoid stress … Continue reading

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Is Part-Time Work Really Ideal for Working Moms?

In 2008 (the most recent year I could find data for) 44% of moms working full-time outside the home said they’d take a pay cut if it meant they could spend more time with their kids, according to CareerBuilder.com. This … Continue reading

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Have you ever been ambushed? Learning to Anticipate the Movements of Others

Recently we took my young son to a petting zoo. All of the animals were in a fenced pen, so they couldn’t escape (and more importantly neither could my son!). Even though I was a tad apprehensive about putting him … Continue reading

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A ball in my houseshoe? A door hanger in my bathtub? A block on my bookshelf?

A ball in my houseshoe ?  A decorative door hanger in my bathtub? A toy block on my bookshelf? The other morning I woke up and slipped on my houseshoes lying by the side of my bed. As I pulled … Continue reading

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Parenting Predicaments

This is a little bit of a departure from my previous blog posts, but this is one I want to direct to all of the moms out there. What do you when your children disappoint you? One of my “themes” … Continue reading

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