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Having grown up in a traditional Jewish family, I’ve fancied myself somewhat of an expert on guilt. Turns out, I’m much more familiar with shame. Did you just have a visceral response — and not a good one — reading that word? Shame. There it is again. Most of us have an aversion to shame: our own,
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Before kids, Lorraine Wilde had a great job managing supplies for a chemistry lab in Bellingham, a vibrant college town. It was the kind of job she’d trained for when she earned her master’s degree in environmental science, the kind of job she thought she’d have forever. But her plans changed in a h
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There is no doubt that social media has become a crucial component of our society. A 2011 Pew Internet survey indicates that over 65% of online adults (and 50% of ALL adults) in the United States use Facebook or another social networking site. Social media can be a powerful and convenient way to
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When Rachelle Katz, Ph.D., psychotherapist and author of The Happy Stepmother, created her website, stepsforstepmothers.com, she was floored by the response. Thousands registered, eagerly sharing their experiences. These moms needed support — and wanted to be heard. “It seems to have opened a crack
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Q: I am a relatively new stepmother to two teenagers. While I was not naive enough to think we'd be The Brady Bunch, things are not going very well despite hopeful intentions. Their mother left, but it feels like somehow I am cast as the bad guy! I don’t want to bring my husband/their father in
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Whether they live in Honolulu or Honduras, work as ER nurses or abstract artists, moms face a lot of the same day-to-day challenges. Just ask Vanessa Berlowitz. The director and producer of the upcoming Discovery Channel documentary series Frozen Planet has spent years shooting and developing footag
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Is getting your kids dressed in the morning a constant battle (with no clear winner)? Do you wish your child’s clothes were more accessible? Are you (or they) spending too much time selecting outfits in the morning? When your child’s closet is organized, you’ll shed precious minutes off your mornin
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Do feel like you are always looking for more space in your kitchen? Is food spoiling because you have forgotten about it? Do you make too many trips to the grocery store? Save time in 2012 by implementing systems that will help you use your kitchen more efficiently Make items more accessible Make
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