When I gave birth to my daughter last January, my husband and I were overjoyed. Bringing home that blue-eyed blonde little lamb was like a dream. Sure, we went through a period of little sleep, faced confusion about what on earth to do with this tiny, pink, blinking rag doll, and felt our nerves shorting […]
Looking back to my childhood, I remember bins of wheat that we never touched. Yes, it was nice to know it was there in case an earthquake or some other natural disaster knocked out the power for weeks. We’d be able to make something with that wheat. I didn’t know what because we never used
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Spring has officially arrived in IowaI spotted the first garage sale last week. Some people mistakenly think the first robin is the true sign of spring’s arrival, but for those of us who are garage sale fanatics, it is that bright pink poster tacked to a pole. I am a seasoned garage sale planner, participating
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They need more than showers, food, and free Wi-Fi. They need a network of people to provide emotional support for their family when they can’t stand on their own. These three tips can help parents create and tap into the support they need. Tip 1: Tap Into the Hospital Network Locate the built in hospital
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Readers often praise books with strong female protagonists, even though many of these characters do not pass the Bechdel test. You would be surprised by how many books that are praised for their strong female characters cannot pass this basic test. Here are six strong female characters from books that have managed to pass the
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I cannot imagine the feeling of my body betraying me. I cannot imagine the pain of not being able to have my own biological children. But I do know the trials facing families seeking adoption. Now, I know that not every adoption story is preceded by infertility and sadness, but it is a frequent occurrence.
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Even getting in the car doesn’t always mean we’re ready to gomany times we’ve started driving only to circle the block and return for sunglasses or water bottles or books on CD. But eventually we’re able to hit the road, and it always feels great! Preparing Your Departure As the time to leave approaches, decide
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Growing plants together is an excellent summer activity for a number of reasons, from imparting your kids with more responsibility, to teaching them about how things grow and where our food comes from. Whether you are just getting started for the first time or headed into another season, here are a few helpful tips and
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We’ve rounded up 6 creative veggie dips for summer that are fun and full of flavor. Just click on the links within each description for a full list of ingredients and instructions! 1. Creamy Pesto Dip This recipe from the Super Healthy Kids website combines cottage cheese and pesto for a creamy veggie dip snackers
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Do you feel helpless many times during the week when your child or teen presents a problem you aren’t ready for? Your child may be in a very irritable mood, and you think you know what’s cooking with friends and school. You’re bewildered and don’t know where to start to address this irritability. Your teen
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