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Coping with a Child's Chronic Illness: How Running Heals Me

Coping with a Child's Chronic Illness: How Running Heals Me
I run because I have secrets. I run because I live in fear. I run because I learned years ago that monsters are real. I have never been an athlete. I can’t catch a ball, throw a ball, hit a ball, pass a ball, serve a ball or even juggle a ball. I’ve always been... Read more »
By Crystal Intini Alperin,
April 19, 2012 at 4:29 pm
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California Burst My Bubble (In a Good Way)

California Burst My Bubble (In a Good Way)
Two weeks ago, my husband and I took our son on our very first family vacation. We ventured out to San Francisco, California to visit my family. The weeks leading up to our trip, I worried about taking my 10 month old on a four-hour plane ride. I was very nervous about having to nurse... Read more »
By Shari,
April 18, 2012 at 11:12 am
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Mayim Bialik and Attachment Parenting: What do you think?

Mayim Bialik and Attachment Parenting: What do you think?
                      Mayim Bialik is an actress known for the popular 1990′s tv show, Blossom. She went on to receive a Ph.D. in neuroscience. I have read a few interviews with Mayim Bialik over the years about her adherence to what people call “Attachment Parenting”. If... Read more »
By Amanda,
April 13, 2012 at 10:00 am
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Cruising with Kids, Part 3: Top 5 Lessons I Learned Aboard the Cruise Ship

Cruising with Kids, Part 3: Top 5 Lessons I Learned Aboard the Cruise Ship
After waging a campaign worthy of the military, I finally convinced my family to take a cruise over spring break. And it was a disaster. Here are the top 5 lessons that I learned (the hard way) aboard the cruise ship: 1. If the running track on your cruise ship has a mini-golf course in... Read more »
By Crystal Intini Alperin,
April 12, 2012 at 11:44 pm
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Cruising with Kids, Part 2: Party Atmosphere Mixed with Lack-Luster Kids' Programs Equals Stressed Parents

Cruising with Kids, Part 2: Party Atmosphere Mixed with Lack-Luster Kids' Programs Equals Stressed Parents
In last Thursday’s post, Cruising with Kids, Part 1: Exhausted and Overwhelmed Before the Ship Left Port, I detailed my Ellis Island-esque experience of boarding the cruise ship. Today, I continue my account of life aboard the cruise ship. After being corralled into a series of never-ending lines, answering repetitive personal questions by strangers and... Read more »
By Crystal Intini Alperin,
April 10, 2012 at 9:07 pm
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Moms and Mental Health: A Humble Confession of Imperfection

Moms and Mental Health: A Humble Confession of Imperfection
I like my privacy as much as the next woman, but I believe I was meant to be a storyteller. The tales that have connected the most with you over the past 2 years have been about stories about my life. I have no problem sharing the joyful times, the often funny moments when I... Read more »
By Beth Rago,
April 9, 2012 at 6:44 am
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Home Improvement Without A Parachute

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I love interior design blogs. I spend an unhealthy amount of time perusing all of the fabulous before and after pictures, amazed at what a resourceful person can do with white paint, flea market finds, and a healthy dose of inspiration. I think to myself, I can do that! I don’t need fancy stores full... Read more »
By Amanda,
April 6, 2012 at 11:33 am
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Cruising with Kids, Part 1: Exhausted and Overwhelmed Before the Ship Left Port

Cruising with Kids, Part 1: Exhausted and Overwhelmed Before the Ship Left Port
I told my kids it would be a fun vacation. I told my husband it would be a relaxing vacation. I told my family that a cruise vacation would be the best vacation ever. I was wrong For years, I’ve been lured by the cruise industry commercials: Giant glossy ships floating in pristine clear-blue waters... Read more »
By Crystal Intini Alperin,
April 5, 2012 at 4:38 pm
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What do Stay at Home Moms do all day?

A few months after I had my son and returned to the work force, I had lunch with some of my single/childless co-workers. They asked me, “What do you do all day?” I replied laughing, “I have no idea!” There are days you are running around like crazy and you look up and it’s 5... Read more »
By Shari,
April 4, 2012 at 1:32 pm
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The End of Privacy: A Tired Woman Questions Other Parents

The End of Privacy: A Tired Woman Questions Other Parents
This morning, I found myself putting on socks while I was using the little girls’ room. And I was not alone, as all three of my children were hanging out in the small commode with me. My 5-year-old, excited to be back to school after spring break, told me of his anticipation of the calendar... Read more »
By Beth Rago,
April 2, 2012 at 1:59 pm
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