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As one of three kids, I always assumed I would end up having more than one child.
For me, having siblings around created a bond of trust and camaraderie. There were times we wanted to kill each other, like when my brother came running at me full speed, karate chopped me in the stomach, and pushed me into the washing machine when he was 13 and I was 15. But, aside from that brawl, we have always had each other’s backs regardless of the situation or who’s at fault, (which is usually my siblings, as I am the middle child, and therefore, perfect!) Of course, I’m joking, but that is the banter between siblings, and regardless of how old we are, that cheeky banter is always there, even into our forties…. More
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Many mommas are overworked and exhausted. In fact, a recent study showed that moms work an average of 100 hours per week and that the average mom only gets about 10-15 minutes of quiet time a day.
Some days, I feel I barely have time to take 5 minutes, let alone 15. I have friends who have locked themselves in the bathroom to get a break, all while they watch little fingers poke under the door in a ploy to lure poor mother dear out. I have friends who hide in cupboards to eat a piece of chocolate in peace, and a good friend that recently confessed to locking the bedroom door to cry while their little ones banged and screamed relentlessly on the other side…. More
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How many times have you realized that you have committed yourself to three kids’ birthday parties, a fortieth birthday party, a baby shower, and a wedding, all on the same weekend? The logistics alone turns you into a frenzied militant time master, calling on babysitters, friends, and family for help so that every obligation can be met…. More
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I joke that I am a “woke mom.” Not only am I a mother to two teens, and not only was I once a pretty savvy teen myself, but I also get to hear the inner lives of teens every day in my office as a therapist, which keeps me current.
I remember once, early in my practice, when a 15-year-old girl left my office and turned back to longingly say to me, “I bet you are such a cool mom.” I laughed and said what I always say to comments like this: “It is not so easy to practice what I preach when the heart is involved.”… More
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Let me just start by answering my own question…a resounding YES! Acupuncture for children has a long, rich history beginning in China and (insert excited emoji here), it’s gaining popularity in the States!
As a pediatric acupuncturist, I’m often asked two questions when it comes to providing this medicine to children:… More
