April 26, 2013
by Maralee
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That’s it! We survived two weeks of posts on vaccinations and nobody threw a public fit. I consider this success, at least relationally. Thanks to everybody who read and offered feedback for being gracious. And thanks to those of you … Continue reading
April 17, 2013
by Maralee
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(This is the second in a series of guest posts by Dr. Mark McColl. It’s best to read them in order. Post 1 is here.) In the vaccine debate, like so many other debates, proponents from each side seem to … Continue reading
April 14, 2013
by Maralee
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I’m the first to admit I’m a bit of an enigma. I like my veggies organic, my plastic BPA free (or ideally, not plastic), my cleaning products all-natural, and my babies fully vaccinated. I know that last one might seem … Continue reading
April 12, 2013
by Maralee
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Vaccination is a hot topic these days. In Momland I feel like it’s one of those things-of-which-we-do-not-speak if we want to maintain relationships. People have strong opinions and everybody has the facts to back up their side. I want to … Continue reading
April 10, 2013
by Maralee
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A couple different times I have managed to run across this article that claims that “African babies don’t cry”. The author (an African doctor and mother) explains how whenever an African baby cries the mother puts it to the breast. … Continue reading
April 9, 2013
by Maralee
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I’m convinced that hoarding skips a generation. My mom tells this super sad story about how her mom threw away some of her treasured keepsakes while she was at school one day. That traumatized her so much that she doesn’t … Continue reading
March 28, 2013
by Maralee
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You can read Part 1 of this post to see when I think it’s inappropriate to apologize to your kids. You don’t have to agree, but I think it’s a debate worth having. You can also listen to my radio … Continue reading
March 27, 2013
by Maralee
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No one is a perfect parent. We struggle and strive and want to do right, but so often find ourselves failing. That can leave us in a tricky predicament—when is it necessary to apologize to your kids? The conclusions I … Continue reading
March 21, 2013
by Maralee
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I did not participate in the sex education offered at my elementary school. I remember for one day a year in the upper elementary grades they would divide us up into boys and girls and give us a talk on … Continue reading
March 19, 2013
by Maralee
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Here’s a parenting fact for you: We’re really hard on our firstborns. I literally remember saying the words, “Why are you acting like that? You’re two years-old!” and then realizing how ridiculous that was. He was TWO YEARS-OLD. Why did … Continue reading