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Parenting

Posted on February 9, 2023 by msw blog

My dad used to say this when my wife and I were young, clueless parents. When Zay Zay and Jojo were babies, our main concerns were things like Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)  or them choking. We couldn’t wait for … Continue reading →

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Stella by Starlight

Posted on February 3, 2023 by msw blog

For the last 20 years, I have woken up to an occasional angry glare from my wife. “What’s wrong?” I’d ask. “It was Stella again!” she’d respond, clearly hurt. Strangely, her dreams of infidelity always included a woman named Stella, … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Mug

Posted on February 2, 2023 by msw blog

My father opened his apartment door and held out a coffee mug. “It’s a beautiful cup!” he said. “You need to take it.” I wheeled my suitcase into the guest room. “Take the cup!” he said, following behind. I told … Continue reading →

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Take Their Emotional Pulse

Posted on January 11, 2023 by msw blog

Before the year gets underway, ask your child questions such as “What are your biggest worries about going back to school?” and “What are you most looking forward to doing this year?” If they tell you they’re worried about a test … Continue reading →

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Reproductive Autonomy: Dimming of Rights

Posted on January 6, 2023 by msw blog

I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader The overturning of Roe v. Wade … Continue reading →

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