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Something For Everyone at the Reno Running Fest September 8-9
I’m really not good at running. I’m seriously just not built for it, and I am a bit slow. OK, I’m really slow. But I’ve recently gotten into running again thanks to joining Orange Theory. Turns out I...
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Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Real Moms, Real Stories
Postpartum depression and anxiety: Why doesn’t anyone talk about this? Well I’m talking about it now. Where to start… Loading up my toddler and all our stuff to leave the house triggered that anxious...
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Reno 5000-August’s Family-Friendly Race is Coming Up!
The third and final summer 2018 Reno 5000 race by Dolan is coming up in just a couple weeks! My family and I ran the first one of the series three months ago, and despite it being incredibly cold that...
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Meanderings at the End of my 3-Month Maternity Leave
I started back to work last Monday after an amazing three months of maternity leave (13 weeks, actually) with my two littles, baby Scarlett and my almost-4-year-old, Juliette. When I had Juliette four...
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An Emotional Ode to the Profound Sanctity of Mommyhood
I am so fucking tired of being fucking tired. The End Share
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Postponing a Filling with Silver Diamine Fluoride
What do you do when a little one needs a filling? Read more from Dr. Whitney Garol for a few options depending on a child’s ability to sit for the length of a dental procedure. If your child isn’t...
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What You Need To Know About Sex Trafficking in Reno
Remember when you thought talking to your kids about sex was uncomfortable and tricky to maneuver? Well, I have found a topic that feels even more terrifying. It’s called “How not to get trafficked.”...
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How To Manage the Symptoms of a Cold or Flu
Cold and flu season is comin’ in hot, as temperatures are winding down and we say goodbye to long summer days and hello to the fall chill. And along with it all the fun of runny noses and coughing to...
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No One Likes to Wait
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s important to keep in mind: Absolutely no one likes to wait. We are used to getting what we want quickly. We can get on our smart phones at any minute and access just...
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How to Day Out With Thomas and Friends
This past weekend, we surprised our 2-year-old with a “Day out With Thomas,” put on by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad in Virginia City. It’s a 25-minute train ride, and many of the activities can...
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Socks Were Never Meant to Have Partners
As the primary laundry-doer around here, I find myself constantly pondering the following: WHERE ARE ALL THE SOCKS? We are a family of six, and we own no less than a billion pairs of socks[1]. How many...
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Why I Love Thanksgiving, Especially This Year
A lot of people are not too excited about holidays, with added stress and expenses and family drama. And I’ve noticed that a lot of people don’t seem to enjoy or care about Thanksgiving. It gets kind...
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Mother-in-Law or Monster-in-Law?
“My mother-in-law is a complete nightmare,” said my friend for the fifth time in the same conversation. In response, I gave a sympathetic smile and a few words of encouragement, and then thought about...
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Why the Nextdoor App is the 21st Century Whipping Post (and How We Can Change...
About four years ago, I got a postcard in the mail inviting me to join something called Nextdoor. I had never heard of it, but apparently one of my neighbors sent an invitation to me. I thought it was...
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Positive Parenting Course: A New Approach to Parenting
My husband and I spent a recent Saturday morning attending a free positive parenting course, put on by Robin Brocklesby, founder of Embrace the PATH. Robin put together three free courses to expose...
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Reno Mom with Son on the Autism Spectrum Finds Caring, Supportive Teachers
Teachers who care and know how to help; these two factors are the takeaway messages I want other parents to know when considering enrolling their child in the Newton Learning Center of Northern Nevada....
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How a Social Media Fast and Life Coach Leveled-Up My Life
A few months ago, I was invited to participate in a 10-day social media fast. I willingly agreed, not thinking it would have any impact on me because I spend such limited time on social media. I was...
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How to Care for Kids’ Teeth During Times of Indulgence
By Melissa McCool, DDS With the holidays comes an endless array of treats and sweets, and you know what? It’s okay to indulge! That is what goodies are for. As a dentist, I don’t think it is fair to...
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Bye-Bye, Tantrums: The Benefits of Planning Transitions for Preschoolers
Follow these simple tricks and activities to reduce and ultimately avoid the early childhood tantrums. During their preschool years, children go through many developmental changes. Considering their...
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The Number One Determiner of Student Success
Education is a difficult topic for many families – fitting in extracurriculars, attendance, balancing academics and social life. It’s a challenge many of us face when seeking what’s right for our...
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