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Mama J on January 31st, 2012

It’s not unusual for a parent to notice a surge in their child’s skills in some favorite activity. This is happening right now with my youngest daughter and her competitive swimming ability. As we look to support her while she steps it up, I immediately wonder, “what is my role as a parent of a […]

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Mama J on August 24th, 2011

Every so often I throw in a travel blog. Today I feel compelled to write about a great little camping spot here in Northern Colorado: Inlet Bay at Horsetooth Reservoir. This is part of Larimer County Parks. Just before school started I stole my youngest away for a last night of camping. It had to […]

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Mama J on September 9th, 2009

I’d like to join the National Stepfamily Resource Center’s effort to raise your awareness of a special holiday:  the thirteenth annual National Stepfamily Day (NSFD) on Sept. 16, 2009. When reflecting on the purpose of National Stepfamily Day, founder Christy Borgeld says:   “Our nation has been blessed by thousands upon thousands of loving stepparents and stepchildren […]

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Mama J on June 17th, 2009

The days are long But the time is short.             — Unknown Although you wouldn’t know it from my picture, summer officially starts in four days (and maybe my picture will change at exactly the same time!). A few of you may be committed to year-round school with two-week breaks every quarter, but most of […]

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Mama J on May 16th, 2009

I’m talking about a real, get-in-the-car, bike, or hike kind of day trip, by the way.  As you may already know, I write nine things so you can fill in the tenth. Get you and your family out of the house.  I love my home and have been working on making it a comfortable place with […]

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Mama J on March 11th, 2009

(Most writers like the top ten approach, but I like for you to fill in the tenth!)  Various situations in my life continue to point out the extreme importance of communication.  The worst trap of all in a stepfamily is no communication. Assumptions fill the gaps and actions are based on the assumptions!  One way […]

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