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Passions

I started reading an excellent book a friend of mine co-authored, The Digital Mom Handbook. The first question was to ask yourself “what is your passion?” I’ve been turning this question over and over in my head for the past week.  “What am I passionate about besides my family?” “What were my passions before all… Continue reading Passions

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Constant Struggle: Work and Family

Every working parent faces the struggle of balancing work and family. The demands of work, which you need to do to support your family financially, and the demands of your family’s emotional and physical needs. If anyone knows the secret to this, please share. My first-born will be starting kindergarten in a few short weeks and… Continue reading Constant Struggle: Work and Family

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The Dinner Battle

If I have to say “pick up your fork and eat,” one more time I might burst. I try to make a balanced dinner. I try to give each child something they like without becoming a short-order cook. But when they all have a plate of all foods they like, why aren’t they eating it?… Continue reading The Dinner Battle