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Isn't Happy Holidays More Inclusive Than Merry Christmas?

Isn't Happy Holidays More Inclusive Than Merry Christmas?
 The day after Thanksgiving two words come out of hibernation: Merry Christmas.  I appreciate the kindness from strangers, but I don’t celebrate Christmas.  Can’t everyone say Happy Holidays; doesn’t it mean the same, yet not make others feel excluded? When driving my three year old to her friend’s house, I pointed out her beautiful Christmas tree... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
December 2, 2011 at 8:27 am
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A State of the Art Gymnastic Facility Now Open on the North Side of Chicago

A State of the Art Gymnastic Facility Now Open on the North Side of Chicago
I’ve written about how my daughter is a difficult child.  I find solace knowing that she does not act out in instructional activities.  Instead she illuminates with excitement and the teachers think of her as a shy, meek little girl.  I’m hoping one day her two personas will morph into one confident and assertive person... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
November 30, 2011 at 8:28 am
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Repeat After Me: This Too Shall Pass

Repeat After Me: This Too Shall Pass
I remember when my son was nine months old.  He had learned to sit up on his own, but  couldn’t move yet.  I would lay a handmade blanket on the floor of his room, in our old condo on Ashland, and line up toys around him.  He would sit for hours and play with primary colored blocks... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
November 8, 2011 at 8:26 am
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I've Come Full Circle with Halloween Traditions

I've Come Full Circle with Halloween Traditions
My mom threw a Halloween Party for my sister and me when we were 7 and 9.   I can’t remember what we dressed as, but I remember both of my Grandmas came and dressed up in handmade M&M and Old Mother Hubbard costumes.  Well, maybe my Gram wasn’t Old Mother Hubbard, but she definitely wore a bonnet and carried a basket.  I wish those... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
October 31, 2011 at 8:05 am
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Overcrowding in Classrooms a Problem in Chicago

Overcrowding in Classrooms a Problem in Chicago
I’m an avid supporter of Chicago Public Schools.  I find it absurd that families feel they have to move to the suburbs because the schools in the city are not good enough for their children’s education.  There are other city dwellers that send their children to private school and spend absorbent amounts of hard earned money... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
October 25, 2011 at 9:11 am
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Does Your Child Eat School Cafeteria Food?

Does Your Child Eat School Cafeteria Food?
Anonymous blogger Mrs. Q wrote on her blog Fed Up With Food for one year (2010) documenting daily Chicago Public School lunches.  She recently revealed herself as parent and speech pathologist Sarah Wu, just in time for her new book to come out.  Every day she secretly photographed the lunch and critiqued its healthy qualities. Since my son began kindergarten... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
October 14, 2011 at 8:49 am
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Questions for the Tooth Fairy

Questions for the Tooth Fairy
My first born lost his first tooth this weekend.  Unfortunately, the moment wasn’t all we wished for.  After eating lunch at the apple orchard, he checked out the mini horses, goats and giant pumpkin eating dinosaur before we noticed.  When he looked at me, his mouth wasn’t the same.  I told him with excitement, he touched the space and broke... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
October 4, 2011 at 8:31 am
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Monday Mantra: Carpe Diem

Monday Mantra: Carpe Diem
My family and I acknowledged the first weekend of October by taking a road trip to County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana to go apple picking.  It was a beautiful fall day without a cloud in the sky and I felt so much calmer than I do in the city.   We filled bags with Red Delicious... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
October 3, 2011 at 8:12 am
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My Yoga Breathing Helps My Child Sleep

My Yoga Breathing Helps My Child Sleep
Lately my daughter has insisted she won’t go to sleep unless I lie in bed with her.  I try to encourage her to sleep by herself; both for her independence and by the time I get her to bed, I’m itching for space and some “me” time. She screams and cries “mamamamamamamom” so many times I... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
September 28, 2011 at 8:41 am
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Am I the Worst Mom Ever for Not Allowing McDonalds?

Am I the Worst Mom Ever for Not Allowing McDonalds?
Since this is the last week before school starts, I’m consciously making an effort to explore our city and have an adventure every day.  Monday we strolled the wooded paths of North Park Nature Center, Tuesday we took the bus and El downtown and Wednesday, well my son is begging to go to McDonald’s. He is close to six and has never... Read more »
By Yoga Mom,
August 31, 2011 at 10:12 am
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