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Breakdowns Becoming Breakthroughs

To say I broke down after my divorce would be an understatement. Those first few weeks I lost all ability to function. I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep. I could barely breathe, let alone take care of me and my son. Looking back, I’m not sure why it was as difficult for me. My marriage hadn’t been a happy one. In fact, I was really quite miserable; I just hadn’t realized it yet. More than anything I was devastated that my dream for a “perfect family” was about to go up in smoke. But, it was that breakdown that brought … Continue reading →

The Breakthrough

Earlier I wrote about finding joy because of the many many people (students, teachers, and those outside of academia) who tend to value the things that they do on the money those activities bring in. It was a pseudo-inspirational piece for those of you who may have had big decisions coming up and were on the fence about the answers. It was certainly something else to others. Perhaps it illustrated some form of regret (though it’s never too late for anything) or it may have even elicited jeers and cheers in turn. It turns out that in the time between … Continue reading →

A Breakthrough

The clouds parted. Angels began to sing. Little birdies fluttered down from the trees – even though it’s winter – and twittered lovely melodies. What brought all this about? One simple sentence, uttered by my son: “You know what, when I do school with a good attitude, it goes faster and I get all the answers right.” Trails of pixie dust fell from the sky onto my waiting head and I felt myself begin to fly. Years of telling him this exact same thing. Years of saying, “Let’s just do it, and it will be over.” Years of cajoling, enticing, … Continue reading →

Meet a Families.com Blogger – Beth McHugh!

Today we are joined by awesome blogger Beth McHugh. Beth, thanks for being here with us today! How long have you blogged for Families.com? Since the beginning…..December 2005. What topics do you blog about? I blog on Mental Health. I could use some mental health right about now. What is your favorite thing about blogging for Families.com? I like to bring what is largely a taboo subject out of the closet where it can be discussed in a friendly and comfortable environment. Mental illness affects most people, either directly or indirectly, yet it still remains something that many people do … Continue reading →

Surface Computing Breakthrough

Imagine using your hand to actually “grab” data from a computer or placing your phone on a computer service, automatically triggering a download of your messages. These are just some of the possibilities that may become reality with a new technology called surface computing. Surface computing is being debuted at the All Things Digital conference under the name Project Milan, by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. It is the very first in a complete line of surface computing products that actually recognize physical objects that some in contact with the screen, such as a phone, a credit card or even a … Continue reading →

Another Source of Free Events!

If you want more free activities to do with the kids than you could possible fit in this summer, use this free source. pick up a free copy of your own local regional parenting magazine. Regional parenting magazines are geared for parents and caregivers, and they are filled with lots of helpful articles that deal with all sorts of subjects, from breakthroughs in healthcare to recommendations about the best learning toys. I should know. I often write articles for regional parenting magazines, and I interview top experts in their chosen fields. There really is a lot of great information for … Continue reading →

Lucky as the Tin Man

  We’ve all seen the classic tale of the Wizard of Oz. The cowardly lion is desperate for courage, the scarecrow is in need of a brain, and our dear friend the tin man wants nothing more than heart to fill his empty chest. After my divorce I would have given anything to be the tin man. My heart was aching. I was feeling such an intense pain I would have done anything to make it stop. Nothing brought relief. I wasn’t ready to be divorced. I wasn’t ready to be on my own again, but I had no choice … Continue reading →

A Brief Review of Things Said to Cause Autism

Scientists in Australia have developed a genetic test to predict autism spectrum disorder in children. This might sound like the “breakthrough” that some parents are looking for. Personally, I’ve heard so many different things that are said to be the cause of autism that I have grown jaded. Here is a quick round-up of a few of them. Let’s start with the most recent story. Scientists in Australia used United States data from more than 3,000 people who have autism in a recent study. The scientists identified 237 genetic markers and 146 genes and related cellular pathways. The scientists say … Continue reading →

The Emotional Roller Coaster of Breastfeeding

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The post-partum period is a roller coaster of emotions. At least, it always has been for me. The sleep deprivation, the joy of being a mother all over again, the stress of making sure that you are doing everything just right. Breastfeeding seems to go right along for the ride in that roller coaster. I have been blessed to breastfeed my two older children for 14 months each. It was a difficult and beautiful time in my life and theirs. We bonded. I wanted it to end one day, and dreaded the time I would wean the next. This time … Continue reading →

Lifestyle and Menopause

I had always heard a woman can judge when menopause will occur based on when her mother went through it. I, however, don’t have that luxury because my mother died before going through menopause. And, I also think I have read that that’s an old wives tale anyhow. So what can we know about menopause and when it will hit us? If a new study is correct, the lifestyle we lead in our early years can dictate when menopause occurs. The study was conducted at the Institute of Cancer Research in the United Kingdom by Dr. Danielle Morris and colleagues. … Continue reading →