If you had been in my home earlier today, you might have assumed that we are very passionate about fermented foods, since the chicken scraps were overdue to be taken out. You might have thought we were the victims of a home invasion, since the place looks ransacked. Or you may have guessed the truth. […]
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Many people are familiar with the acronym RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation – a mainstay of first aid for sprains and strains. Wouldn’t it be great if there was something similar for treating mental ailments as well? Something to give people a sense of purpose and resolve before checking in with a professional? […]
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I’ve come to accept the fact that regret is an unfortunate constant in parenting. I try not to let it drag me down, but there’s usually something that I wish I had done differently during the day. Yelled a little less. Taken an extra ten minutes for more snuggles before nap time. Fixed lunch instead […]
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