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Mama J on April 1st, 2011

Life threw me some curves this last year. Yet, I am returning to contribute to my parenting blog because the topic area of family dynamics, in particular raising girls and being a stepparent, is truly one of my passions. You’ll see the new parenting and stepparenting posts weekly most Wednesdays (except when I post Wednesday […]

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Mama J on October 28th, 2009

Reality has set in — I have not been able to increase my billable hours and keep up the same blog schedule I started one year ago. Since I am a writer, I am almost constantly on the computer and even one extra hour of putting my eyes to the screen is just overstrain. Most […]

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Mama J on April 4th, 2009

I’m excited to announce that you will now find it easier to make comments on Mama J’s Parenting Posts. No pre-comment sign-in is required; you simply have to type your name, e-mail, and comment into the space below the post. Voila! Please read one of the recent posts and give it a try.

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Mama J on October 9th, 2008

Several readers who know me wanted the history of Mama J.  You asked, I’m telling. My daughter Amy’s middle name begins with a J.  Somewhere along the way, when Amy was about three, I started calling her Amy J for a nickname.  She actually didn’t like it at first, but by the time she was […]

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Mama J on August 16th, 2008

Thanks for visiting my blog.  I’m a parent, stepparent, and writer who is interested in the many ways social dynamics affect our lives and the lives of our loved ones.  Whether you’re a parent or stepparent, you can enjoy upcoming discussions about issues our daughters face today. Our launch date is September 3, 2008!  Check […]

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