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BlogHer ’14 Brought It, Featuring Guy Kawasaki

July 23, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 8 Comments

In case you missed it, last week I wrote about how I’m going to approach BlogHer ’14—which kicks off tomorrow—with an all-in attitude. I went so far as to title the post Bring It On BlogHer ’14. And you know what? Things started happening.

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The “D” Word

June 4, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 19 Comments

Typically, when you hear the word “delayed”, you think frustration, inconvenience, annoyance. A flight that’s hours behind schedule. A package that didn’t arrive in time. A lunch date that never came to be. But when you’re a parent, and that word is used in context of your baby, you can’t think.

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Disney Baby, Mom Musings Tagged With: challenge, child development, Disney Baby, gross motor delay, milestones, struggles

5 Things I Learned This Week on Bedrest

April 3, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 30 Comments

Well, I’ve spent the past week in bed. And while the idea might sound glorious to many of you (I know I’ve thought that in the past), the reality is a bit more challenging. Especially with a 5-year old and 2-year old who—try as they might to do it all themselves—still need a fair amount […]

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