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How Do You Get Your Children Involved in Issues That Matter To You? I know that many of us have very young children, but at what age should we be getting them involved in issues that matter to us? When my daughter was 11 she went on a walk in support of breast cancer research, and both of our kids have done volunteer work at a local church-run soup kitchen that ... read more... Is Worry a "First World" Problem? My husband and I have decided to try for another baby despite the fact that pregnancy does not seem to agree with me. After a previous late-term loss and several early losses, hyperemesis, a cerclage, and other worries, people are often shocked that I am willing to go through it again. But, hey,... read more... Those Teeth! Oh Those Teensy Little Teeth! My daughter recently turned six. Sometime in the next year she is likely to lose her first tooth. This causes me GRAVE sadness. I know it's inevitable, but I love those little tiny teeth. Baby teeth are such a symbol of childhood to me, and when they're lost it feels like the universe is waving... read more... Powered by BlogFrog