February 24, 2014
by Maralee
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This is part three in our Ask the Pediatrician series focused on seasonal illnesses. A big thanks to Dr. Mark McColl for sharing his wisdom here. When do we need antibiotics? Are they over prescribed? What should a parent do … Continue reading
February 18, 2014
by Maralee
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*This post is part of a series of guests posts by my friend Dr. Mark McColl* What is the biggest mistake you see parents making in treating the common cold or flu? If a child has a cold, when … Continue reading
February 13, 2014
by Maralee
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Confession: My life is not a romantic comedy. I mean, there are moments of romance and moments of comedy, but there’s a reason why the majority of rom coms are centered around how two people meet and fall in love. … Continue reading
February 10, 2014
by Maralee
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*I’m honored to host a series of guest posts by my friend Dr. Mark McColl to answer common questions about the seasonal illnesses that plague us this time of year. Dr. McColl is somebody I trust. Feel free to discuss these … Continue reading
February 5, 2014
by Maralee
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I am passionate about recruiting quality foster parents. No more of these people “in it for the money” (which is humorous when you consider the meager compensation amount the average foster parent receives). No more foster parents who are unkind … Continue reading
January 31, 2014
by Maralee
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The short story is: I LOVE DOCUMENTARIES. It feels good to admit it. I love lots of different ones and I’m trying to categorize some of the good ones I’ve watched over the years so you can watch them, too. … Continue reading
January 29, 2014
by Maralee
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I enjoyed getting to do a radio interview recently about the importance of friendships, especially for mothers. This job of raising kids can feel very isolating. I have been through seasons of my life where I’ve had lots of friends … Continue reading
January 27, 2014
by Maralee
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Come join the dialogue on Facebook or Twitter. My daughter has been scribbling in a pink notebook with a unicorn on it. She just informed me this is her “notebook of doom”. Obviously. I find it’s easier to have peace … Continue reading
January 24, 2014
by Maralee
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It’s important to me to give people a realistic look at what foster parenting is like from my perspective. I don’t want anyone getting into this with the idea that it will be easy or smooth. Doing the right thing … Continue reading
January 20, 2014
by Maralee
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We’ve been talking a lot about race at our house since Josh is out of school for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Well, the reality is that we talk about race a lot at our house all the time without … Continue reading