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    Learning to appreciate the bittersweet

    Bittersweet moments come with the territory of being a parent. Every new milestone, it seems, comes with a thrill of excitement, a burst of pride and a sometimes-unbearable tinge of sadness. As moms and dads, we live our lives in heightened expectation of our child’s next big accomplishment. I’m reminded of the times when my […]

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    Walking miracle

    Amelia “Mia” Hill is a precocious, fun-loving 5-year-old who adores Disney, board games, puzzles, dancing and singing and aspires to be a teacher like her mom when she grows up. Despite her tender age, she’s also a survivor. On May 3, when she couldn’t keep any food or drink down, her parents blamed a stomach […]

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    ‘We’ll do it together’

    A few weeks ago, my sons and I attended the summer reading program at the Orange Grove Public Library. We stumbled upon the event when we went to exchange our books for new ones. Upon entering the front doors, we noticed a sign-in table and a man dressed as an astronaut in one of the […]

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    Caregivers, know your rights

    Many are aware of workplace protections that mothers and fathers receive. Did you know that caregivers also should have some of those same safeguards? Family caregivers should be protected against negative actions (harassment, dismissal or demotion, failure to promote, and refusal to hire a caregiver) from employers, too. Nearly 12 percent of the U.S. population […]

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    Fueling growing minds

    From Memorial Health System By Dr. Kerry Scott Time is of the essence when it comes to raising kids, but there never seems to be enough. If you aim to provide nutritious, healthy lunches your family will love, Memorial Health System Culinary Medicine and Family Medicine Specialist Dr. Kerry Scott is here to help. Dr. […]

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