Meet Later Mom: Rachel Siegel
June 5th, 2014
NAME: Rachel Siegel
AGE: 39
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Married
RESIDENCE: Great Barrington, MA
CHILDRENS NAMES/AGES: George, 4, Patrick, 1 1/2
I am an actor, writer, and audiobook narrator. Some stuff I feel proud of: my theatre work here and in the UK, my three episodes of Chappelle’s Show, but especially the comedy ...
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GUEST BLOG POST & BOOK GIVEAWAY: A Different Take on Kids with ADD, ADHD, OCD & Autism by Anne Maxwell, LCSW, RPT-S, author, Would You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree?
May 2nd, 2014
Has your child been diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, OCD and/or Autism? Were you told that it was a disability? Do you wish that your child could simply be “normal” and yet at the same time, do you love him utterly for who he is? Do you wish he could just ...
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Setting the Bar to Wonder Woman – By Vicky Dal Molin
April 1st, 2014
Last Friday after what was one of the craziest weeks I have had I arranged to meet some of the August Mum’s (whom I had mentioned in a previous post). Mind you this was after I rescheduled the entire group from Thursday to Friday after a last minute work meeting ...
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Turkey, Deer, and 50 Goldfinches, Oh My! by Lori J. Loesch
March 13th, 2014
Country Living At It's Best
I complain a lot about living in the country, but it's days like these that make it all worth the hardships. In fact, I don't remember any hardships when I open wide the blinds and see, oh I don't know exactly, but I counted fifty Goldfinches ...
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GUEST BLOG POST: The Warrior and the Butterfly by Darah Zeledon
February 9th, 2014
I received a most special gift last week from a very insightful reader. All wrapped up in a shimmering gold jewelry box was a chain affixed with the letter W accompanied by a lovely butterfly pin. “Dearest Darah,” the hand-written note began, “You are a warrior, but do not lose ...
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Help, I’m having a baby at 42! by Lori Loesch
January 23rd, 2014
I have been asked to blog for Motherhoodlater.com, and I couldn't be happier. I have always wanted to be a writer. I never pursued that dream, but I write a lot, and always kept the idea in my heart.
I married my husband when I was 27 years old. We married ...
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Mommy’s Little Instruction Manual by Conlee Ricketts
January 6th, 2014
Kids don’t come with instructions but parents should. All adults should really. I’ve know myself for 48 years now and I have explained myself to my daughter more than once in order to make sure she doesn’t take any of my ridiculous nonsense too seriously.
Here’s my list of repeat offenders ...
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Meet Later Mom: Karen Amster-Young
January 1st, 2014
NAME: Karen Amster-Young
AGE: 48
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Married
RESIDENCE: NYC
CHILD’S NAME/AGE: Alison Young, 12+ – almost 13!
Currently, I am a co-author of a newly released book, The 52 Weeks. The book is intended to inspire and motivate others to move forward in their lives and try new things, take time for themselves ...
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5th Grade Science by Conlee Ricketts
November 11th, 2013
My daughter had to participate in an “Egg Drop” again for science class this year. Last year she had to create something to keep her egg safe from a two story drop. She had to work on her own, at home, and using any supplies she wanted. This year, at ...
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Perspective by Sharon O’Donnell
November 2nd, 2013
While I was 'tracked out' of school from my job as a Teaching Assistant at a year-round elementary school, I decided to take care of a few doctors' appointments. There was a knot on my lower arm that I'd had for years, and although it was harmless, I wanted to ...
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