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Pregnancy, Pediatrics, & the COVID-19 Vaccine
in Pregnancy / / 0 commentsListen to Jennifer Murzycki, MD, PhD, Section Chief of the Pediatric Hospitalist Program at Lowell General Hospital, discuss the role…
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Plan a Family Challenge Day
As a busy mom, I am always thinking of creative ways for our family to connect and recharge together. Before…
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April & May: 4 Local Events You Should Know About
in Community Events, Events / / 0 commentsSpring has sprung, and it’s the perfect opportunity for you to get out and enjoy live music, beautiful sights, and…
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Fighting the Dragon: Parenting a Child with Special Needs
By: Amy L. Dienta Wow, it’s been 11 years since I joined this blog. At that point in time, I…
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Navigating the Holidays as a Single Mom
in Holidays / / 0 commentsBy: Mandy Lee Every mom and every family has their own unique story. This is mine, and I encourage you…
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Gratitude: A Feeling or a Practice?
in Gratitude, Kathryn Jackson / / 0 comments“It’s not joy that makes us grateful. It’s gratitude that makes us joyful.” – Jesuit Priest For a long time,…
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Become a Merrimack Valley Moms Blogger!
in Blogger Competition / / 0 commentsAre you a mom, foster mom, stepmom, grandparent, or dad who is passionate about caring for your kids and supporting…
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Resources for Social & Emotional Learning
As a mom, I am constantly considering how I can help my kids become well-rounded, kind, and joyful individuals. The…
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How I Help My Children Develop a Positive Body Image
For as long as I can remember, self-criticism has been my constant companion. I grew up feeling, in many ways,…
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Invest In You: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
in Breast Cancer / / 0 commentsOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Lowell General Hospital is reminding women everywhere that breast health is important. The…
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How I Decide Which Activities to Take or Leave: An Emotional Check List
By: Sarah Thompson As a recovering perfectionist, my family’s back-to-school seasons have always been planned to a tee. From schedules…
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5 Tips for Dealing with Your Child Going to College
By: Sarah Thompson This month, we moved my oldest child into college, and I kept thinking, “Where did the time…
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How to Prioritize Mental Health in Your Home
By: Kathryn Jackson This year, I have been inundated with advice on how to improve my mental health. Some of…
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It’s Time to Take a Break
in Kathryn Jackson / / 0 commentsIn February, CBS News reported that nearly 3 million women dropped out of the U.S. workforce in the past year.…
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Make a Summer Adventure Bag
By: Kathryn Jackson I talk a lot about how hard this year has been for us moms, but my heart…
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Why You Don’t Have to “Bounce Back” From 2020
By: Kathryn Jackson I don’t know about you, but my mental health took quite a hit this year. When we…
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Raising Children in This Wild World
in Kathryn Jackson, Mommy Blog / / 0 commentsBy: Kathryn Jackson As a kid, it’s easy to believe your parents are superheroes. But as you grow up –…
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Five Ways to Make the Most of Spring
By: Kathryn Jackson If you’re anything like me, this was a particularly hard winter season. The cold weather and early…
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How My Son Taught Me to be Positive During COVID-19
in Amy Dienta, Mommy Blog / / 0 commentsBy: Amy L. Dienta This year, my oldest son is a senior. Senior year is normally filled with sports, the…
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A New Type of Goal-Setting
By: Emily Matthews New Year’s resolutions have always resonated with me. I love the idea of a fresh start coupled…
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4 Ways Clothing Insecurity Impacts Kids in the Merrimack Valley
in Mommy Blog / / 0 commentsRight in our own backyards, children are faced with overcoming the everyday challenges of clothing insecurity. Thousands of children currently…
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Join a Kindness Community – Do Random Acts of Kindness
in Advice, Awareness Month, Beauty, Children, Family, Family Time, garden, Gardening, Gifts, Giving, Grandparents, Gratitude, Guest Blogger, Kindness, Lowell General Hospital, Mandy Lee, Mandy Lee, Merrimack Valley Moms, Merrimack Valley Moms Blog, Mom Ideas, Mom Tips, Mommy Blog, Mommy Blogs, Parenting, Random Acts of Kindness, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving / / 0 commentsBy: Mandy Lee Random Acts of Kindness Week Random Acts of Kindness Week is celebrated every year in February, and…
