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Letting Go of the Stress: OM… OM… OMG!

by Jamee

Today I started a 21 Day meditation challenge for the 12th time.  Not sure if the meditation is the challenge, or if the real challenge is me and my total inability to be still and think of nothing, for 20 minutes. The first day I attempted meditation, I fell asleep.  I then let a few [...]

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Teenagers Are Terrific

by Jamee

When I was in my early twenties, one of my role models of motherhood, was my “second mother” (I don’t like the term “step mother.”  It’s so controversial and I can’t think of it without thinking WICKED – but that is another article). In any case, at the time, her children – my siblings, were [...]

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Scheduling for the Real Mother

by Jamee

Have you ever had one of those weekends where you were just having too much fun?  You attended three 8-year-old birthday parties, went to dinner with friends, cheered the Dodgers at a game and hosted a brunch with the extended family – only to wake up Monday morning thrilled at the thought of dragging yourself [...]

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It’s Valentine’s Day – Don’t Hold Back!

by Jamee

I admit to being a little reserved at times. Blame it on nature or nurture, at this point in my life, I have to take full responsibility. It’s often much easier for me to keep my mouth shut, than to take the risk of saying something before it is very well thought out. But this [...]

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Ready, Set, Launch

by Jamee

I have a child who is going off to college next year.  The first of my three to reach this point in life.  I am mindful of my role as a support system during this time, but also that I have a responsibility to be doling out opportunities for her to self manage and possibly [...]

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