Meeting Your Teen Half-Way

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The teen years can be hard. Not just for your teen but for you as a Mom. Sitting across from you at the dinner table is the little guy that you used to cuddle every night in your arms. Now, he is this smelly cocky dude living the in the room down the hall. You’re [...]

Guest Post: Lady Goo Goo Gaga

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I recently had a disturbing birthday. Basically, every birthday after 23 has been disturbing, but they keep getting worse. (Visible signs of aging don’t help matters by the way.) The wreckage that was left behind after two children is insurmountable; and only mildly concealed by tanning, Spanx, and super-duper steel-enforced bras. Whoever said “Age is [...]

Pediatric Mesothelioma: Symptoms, Prognosis, and Treatment

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Guest Post By: Jackie Clark Mesothelioma is a rare and usually fatal form of cancer that develops in the mesothelium, or the protective lining that covers many internal organs of the body, with the lungs being the most common site. About 70% of cases are pleural mesothelioma, in the lining of the lungs. However, in children, [...]

Guest Post: At the Mall with My New-Mom Body

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At the Mall with My New-Mom Body Most of the time I feel pretty good about myself, but for some reason, the mall seems to be a weak area for me in the self-esteem department. This past Saturday, I spent the day shopping with my sister and five month old son. Coming to grips with [...]

Unconventional Ways to Save Money at Home

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Guest Post by Maria Rainier Unconventional Ways to Save Money at Home Sure, clipping coupons and making your lunches at home can help you save a lot of money over time. Perhaps you’ve even managed to score a good deal on your Internet package or have worked out a carpool arrangement with your neighbor. There [...]