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The Rockwood Files: TV Talk
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Once every five years or so, we get a new television. Sometimes it’s because we actually need one – like that summer when a lightning strike […]
Moms & Kids section
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Tweens & Teens: Are you an emotional garbage collector?
Mamas, we learned so much when we read this interview (from The New Yorker) with author Lisa Damour who published “The Emotional Lives of Teenagers” earlier this year. We think you will, too. Find out […]
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The Rockwood Files: Love’s twin sister
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 I really do love words. For me, they’ve always been like magic. As a shy kid, I felt so fenced in by fear of nearly everything, […]
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Try these games on Family Game Night
Mamas, one of the Christmas break traditions at our house has always been binging on board games. I try to find two or three new games for us to play in the week leading up […]
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These are the signs of low Vitamin D
Did you know it’s not uncommon for people to be low in Vitamin D? It’s simple to find out if you need more of this important nutrient because it just requires a blood test your […]
Fitness
What to eat if you need a snack before bed
Sometimes, for no particular reason, I feel SO hungry before bed. Not just a sweet tooth craving but true hunger. Even though many nutritionists say we shouldn’t eat too close to bedtime, there are times […]
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The Rockwood Files: One life in five foods
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 One of the many reasons we love food, other than survival and taste, is how it intertwines and defines the progression of our lives. So, can […]
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Funny Friday: Chief the wonton thief
Oh, this one makes us laugh. Here’s living proof that dogs and kids have SO much in common. But we would have zero ability to be mad at that face. Happy Funny Friday, mamas!
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Listen to This: A podcast on “Productivity for Mortals”
Hi, mamas! We’ve got another podcast episode that’s a must-listen for busy parents. What I loved about this particular episode is that it features a mom of three — Laura Mae Martin — (who’s pregnant […]
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The Rockwood Files: Do you really know your nose?
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Regardless of age or level of education, sometimes we think we know things only to find out we were wrong or knew only a fraction of […]