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Words Matter :: 13 Reasons Why
There is a lot of talk right now about 13 Reasons Why, the made-for-Netflix series based on Jay Asher's young adult novel that was published ten years ago. The story delves into the 13...
Think You’re Ready for a “Threeanger?” Take This Quiz!
Ah, the terrible twos. Turns out they're not so terrible compared to the threes. I thought it was a myth. But a few months before Little Bit's third birthday, we began seeing the signs....
Chanukah :: It’s More Than Eight Nights of Presents
Growing up, my non-Jewish friends were fascinated with Chanukah because my parents gave me gifts for eight nights. Most agreed all those presents made up for not being on Santa's list. (The jury is still out...
I’m Not Sorry :: A Yom Kippur Reflection
The days between Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the "Day of Atonement," are ten of the most important days in the Jewish faith tradition. These "Days of Awe" or "Days...
What I REALLY Want for Mother’s Day
My husband always tries to take into consideration what I would like for holidays, such as Mother’s Day. Usually I say that I’m happy with whatever he gets (which is true), or I may...
10 Things That Are 10 Times Harder With a Toddler
The first three to six months of my son's existence were h-a-r-d. HARD.
A lot of well-meaning people looked at the oversize bags under my eyes, smiled, and said, "It'll get better." My more honest...
Ultimate Guide to Chanukah Celebrations in Columbia
This year, Chanukah (aka the Festival of Lights) begins at sundown on Sunday, December 6. In Columbia, there are almost as many celebrations as there are ways to spell Chanukah! And you don't have...
5 Things I Want My Child to Know About the Flood
For most of us in Columbia, the flooding we experienced and its aftermath are things we won't soon forget. I remember seeing images of New Orleans after Katrina hit and thinking how awful it...
5 Unbelievable Superpowers All Moms Develop
As a woman prepares for motherhood, the one thing she hears with as much consistency as her child fills his diaper 1.2 nanoseconds after a new one has been put on is "having a...
Guide to Nursing Mother’s Rooms in Columbia
I've read a lot of articles lately about how mothers should hibernate for a few weeks to a few months (depending on which article you read) immediately following a child's birth. While I understand...
Overcoming Fear :: A Mother’s Role
Looking at the list of children who will be in your preschool class next year, my pulse quickened, and the back of my neck started to feel damp.
"I don't know any of these names,"...
The Gift of Reassurance
I know it may seem a little out of the ordinary to write about Mother's Day in June, however I can't help but reflect on the deeper meaning behind the holiday.
Mother's Day is more...
Having The Talk :: Making Tough Decisions about End-of-Life Care
You've been putting it off for too long now. You sit down, take a deep breath. You're uncomfortable and you haven't even begun talking yet. You can do this, you tell yourself. If you...
A Columbia Moms Guide :: Destinations for Kids Under 1
One of my biggest struggles as a new mother was overcoming the feeling of isolation, as I felt trapped at home by seemingly never-ending nursing and crying marathons. I remember being so excited once...