Tag: family
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What I learned about life, love, and parenthood from our daughter’s chronic illness
Our daughter, Rachel, then six, was diagnosed with an exceedingly rare bone marrow failure condition called Pure Red Cell Aplasia.
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My search for my ancestors helped me to find myself
I never got to meet my aunt, but learning about her from family has made me proud to be the one who carries her name.
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The secret of saving when you’re earning peanuts
You’re not saving for yourself, you’re saving for the self you want to be.
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When days are dark, family is the light that shines
A mother’s lessons on love and support are never forgotten.
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Why I’m freaking out about this year’s “normal” family Christmas
In a household where yuletide tradition goes unobserved, how do you plan for an unexpected get-together with the whole clan?
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How I Finally Managed to put the Peace & Joy Back into Our Family Christmas
When the yuletide season bring back memories of trauma and sadness, it takes a lot of courage and hard work to start all over again
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Life changes for the better when you play it as a game
It’s even more fun if you make up the rules as you go along.
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The magic secret to letting your kids do as they please
Why free will doesn’t mean freedom from consequences.