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05/10/2013
Mothers Day Tea....for the Nanny?! This morning I was blessed to attend my 5-year-old daughter's Mother's Day Tea. My sweet little girl saved me a folding chair in the front row, and promptly pointed me to sit right there where we had the best view of each other. More >>

Tags: Day CareEducationMother's DayMotherhood-FatherhoodNannyParentingSchoolStay-at-Home Mom
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03/15/2013
No One Can Step In for a Mother I started listening to you just after I had had my first baby 13 years ago. I was married and finishing up my degree, and I needed to complete a year internship after I graduated in order to be registered in my field of study. More >>

Tags: Day CareDaycareEducationMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodNannyParentingRead On-AirSAHM stay-at-home momValues
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03/08/2013
My 'Brainwashed' Kids I was listening when you spoke to an 18-year-old girl about how important it is for a child to have a mother vs. paid help. More >>

Tags: ChildrenDay CareDaycareJobNannyParentingRead On-AirResponse To A CallSAHM stay-at-home momValues
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01/20/2011
IconThis morning I was downstairs in the kitchen making breakfast when two sleepy 6-year old twin boys and their 4-year old sister walked tiredly down the stairs. All of them were dressed in their Disney "footy" pajamas, and were rubbing their eyes. As usual, morning hugs and kisses were given, and we cuddled on the couch under a blanket and read a morning story... More >>

Tags: Day CareMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodnannyParentingSAHM stay at home momSocial IssuesStay-at-Home Mom
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10/08/2010
IconI am an avid listener of yours. I have been listening for about 8 years now. I am 21 years old and in my senior year in college. Since I graduated from high school I have always known I wanted to be my kid's mom and my husband's girlfriend one day. The other day, Facebook led to a very interesting situation for me. My friend and ex-dance teacher from high school had written a "status update" explaining how hard it was to leave her babies on Monday morning to go back to work and asked if having a house was really worth missing her two little boys. More >>

Tags: ChildrenDay CareIn Praise of Stay-at-Home MomsMorals, Ethics, ValuesMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodnannyParentingSAHM stay-at-home momSocial IssuesValues
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09/16/2010
IconLast Saturday, September 11, I was one of about 1000 motorcycle riders participating in "Ride to the Flags," from Ventura Country to Malibu, California, where a display of almost 3000 flags will honor the lives lost to Islamic suicide bombers on September 11, 2001.  The ride was hosted by the Gary Sinise Charitable Foundation, and the proceeds go to the children of those who lose their lives in the service of our country's defense against terrorism.  Pre-ride entertainment was offered by Glen Campbell, and Ann-Margret (a veteran of Vietnam-era USO entertainment) was there to send us all off with her kind words of love and support. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceDay CareMilitarynannyStay-at-Home MomValues
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08/28/2010
Icon"I realize your column is for people who own their own businesses.  That's not me, but I need your help.  I am an attorney in a small Midwestern town who specializes in wills and estates..." More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCliff EnnicoDay CareFinancesMorals, Ethics, ValuesnannyPersonal ResponsibilityStay-at-Home MomValuesWork from Home
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