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By: Cheryl Maguire On Christmas Eve, I sat alone on a bench, in the middle of a crowded mall. My husband, Bob, and our daughters, age 12 and 9, roamed the shops in an attempt to find me the perfect Christmas gift, even though I told them not to. Bob’s anxiety surrounding this situation caused … More The Gift
By: Deirdre Littlefield I have been blessed with three sons who are naturally rough, tough and, honestly, quite crude. It has been my mission since birth to raise them with civility. We’ve taught them to hold doors for strangers, to stand up if an adult needs a seat, and to listen intently when somebody is … More Raising Gentlemen In 2018
By: Tanvi Maharaja As I write this, the first snowfall of the season that we received last night, is melting away into a slush under the morning rain. Whatever little remained of the brilliant fall leaves was blown away earlier this week by strong gusts of wind, and washed down in rain. The ground lays … More Let it Go…
By: Jennifer Lonergan November is National Healthy Skin Month! Now that we are near the end of the month, time to run a check! I am an American of Irish descent living in New England. For me, summertime was the only time I paid attention to my skin. Lobsters are definitely popular in New England … More Healthy Skin Care for November
By: Martianne Stanger One of my children has the “gift of ADHD”, and, let me tell you: it does not always seem like a gift. Some days, ADHD wreaks havoc in our home. In fact, last month, we had a string of such days, which resulted in me considering medication. My husband was surprised, and, … More Our Current (Not-So-Conventional) Solution to ADHD
By: Sandy Churchill We live in a time of anxiety overdrive. The news seems to be a non-stop stream of animosity and heartache, as a testament to the frequent selfishness and cruelty of human nature. Couple that with our frenzied schedules that keep moms, dads, kids, and other family members in a steady state of going … More Craft Therapy Soothes All Ages
By: Kathleen Blandin Diabetes is prominent on both sides of my family. I, however, do not have diabetes. Everyone from siblings, aunts, uncles and even grandparents sporadically have taken the title and considerably demanding lifestyle that diabetes forks over. Diabetes can be caused by some factors like bad diet and/or pregnancy and sometimes just natural … More Please Don’t Sugarcoat It
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill There are few things more irritating than trying to have a conversation with someone and they are more focused on their device than engaging in an actual conversation. Next time you are in a restaurant, look at the people around you – what are they doing? If there are kids at … More The Art of Conversation
By: Cheryl Maguire There is something all moms dread more than anything. I’m not talking about potty training although, that’s up there. I’m referring to the fear that your child will contract lice—ya know those gross little bugs that take up residence in your head??? I’ll give you a moment to finish itching your scalp. … More Chronicles of a Lice Infestation
By: Deirdre Littlefield My youngest is officially off to kindergarten. He is so excited to take that bus each morning and loves his teachers. He has learned so much already. I can’t imagine what he will be doing by June! New Days Ahead It is a long day for him though. It’s the first time … More To Each Their Own
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