September 3, 2014
by Maralee
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It is no secret that I love words. I’m fascinated by language and the history of words, so it should come as no surprise that I’m particular about grammar, punctuation and spelling. And social media tells me I’m not the … Continue reading
August 11, 2014
by Maralee
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It’s almost time for the kids to head back to school. Around this house, that means it’s time for a refresher course in sex education. I’m a person who benefits from the routine of doing things seasonally, so we’ve settled … Continue reading
April 29, 2014
by Maralee
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*This week I’m hosting a series of guest posts by women in my community who saw a need and decided to do something about it. I find each of their stories inspirational in the most literal sense. Many of us … Continue reading
January 13, 2014
by Maralee
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Okay, so “crack baby” is a ridiculous term, but it gets the point across. Kids who have been exposed to drugs or alcohol prenatally may be indistinguishable from your average non exposed child and you may not even know if … Continue reading
January 9, 2014
by Maralee
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If you’ve pursued foster care or adoption, it is likely you’ve been faced with The Form. The Form may look different depending on your agency, but at some point you’re going to have to physically check off boxes indicating what … Continue reading
September 25, 2013
by Maralee
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It’s Banned Books week! There’s lots of interesting info out there about what books have been banned over the years and for what reasons. We all know there are books we wouldn’t let our kids read until appropriate ages and … Continue reading
September 4, 2013
by Maralee
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My parents never went to parent/teacher conferences. I always felt a little silly when teachers were handing me my portfolio of work the day after conferences and telling me, “Um, show this to your mom, I guess.” Finally, around the fifth … Continue reading