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Adoption Part 4: Where I Almost Report A Woman To Mall Security
The stress and magnitude of the adoption preparation sends Erin’s anxiety to another level! Photo by morguefile by Erin Knowles There isn’t much one can do to relieve the anticipation, nervousness,...
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Growing the Seed: New Parent Peeves
This new mom is missing her REM sleep! Photo by peasap, Flickr. By Emily Harrington OK, I haven’t seen REM sleep in more than seven weeks. I’m awake during odd hours when only depressing infomercials...
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Baby Blues and You – Champaign-Urbana Resources for Postpartum Depression
Sometimes it’s hard to recognize postpartum depression. Photo by morguefile. By Erin Tarr I remember the feelings. Oh so vividly. First they crept in like a small child in the middle of the night, then...
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Diary Of An Asperger’s Mom
Sometimes a diagnosis can bring a sigh of relief and the start of a journey. Photo provided. I am ThatMom Have you ever read the comments section on news articles about kids’ behavior? Or incidents...
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Growing the Seed: Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
Do you work outside the home? How did it feel to leave your baby for the first time? Photo by Morguefile. By Emily Harrington Poof—just like that three months of maternity leave is gone. Where did the...
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Adoption Part 5: Where the Wait is Like Taking a Ride on Space Mountain
Erin and Carrie strap themselves in for the adoption roller coaster. Photo by morguefile. by Erin Knowles Waiting. Our alarm clocks ring, we get out of bed. Waiting. The coffee starts brewing, we grab...
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Champaign-Urbana Guide to Homeschooling
If you’re thinking about homeschooling in Champaign-Urbana, your search begins here. Photo by morguefile. I consider myself 49% a homeschooler. Since, for my family, the balance tips only slightly in...
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Growing the Seed: The Crib Effect
Emily and her husband could use your tips and tricks for transitioning baby from bassinet to crib. Photo by morguefile. By Emily Harrington There is this cozy place in our son’s room that I’m very...
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Champaign-Urbana Area Playgroups Guide
Whether you are new to the Champaign-Urbana community or just want to find additional social opportunities for you and your children, joining a playgroup can be an enriching way to give your child new...
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Single Mom: Survival Parenting
Some days parenting is just about survival. Photo by morguefile by Bethany Parker We’re about to pull up to the table for dinner, my posse and I. It’s 5:45 p.m. and I’m actually serving a meal cooked...
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