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Feature Friday: Let Them Play!

January 16, 2015by Jean Brown 7 Comments

“The Overprotected Kid” by Hanna Rosin, appeared in The Atlantic in April, but I thought it was worth a share still. While it’s aimed at parents, I think there are some interesting […]

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Feature Friday, Parenthood

The truth about being a stay-at-home parent

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A while back, I gave some tips on how to become a stay-at-home parent for the many parents I know who are struggling with going back to work after having a baby. […]

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Parenthood

Happy Birthday to my Two Year Old!

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Though you were born on October 2nd, it’s October 1st I will always think on as the day you decided to be born, finally making your grand entrance at midnight. […]

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My Story, Parenthood

“Look Up:” The viral video reminding us that Real Life is not the pings from our phone

May 7, 2014by Jean Brown 8 Comments

Have you seen this one? Gary Turk’s short film depicts the sentiments of the poem that acts as narration. The poem discusses the fact that despite how “connected” we are by our […]

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Challenges, Parenthood

On being an Ok Mom.

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I’m not a perfect mom. Definitely not. I’ve yelled at my kid (who’s only 18 months.) I’ve given her french fries for a meal (or two.) I’ve changed her diaper, […]

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