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About this blog: I'm a wife, stay-at-home mom, home cook, marathon runner, and PhD. I recently moved to the Silicon Valley after completing my PhD in Social Psychology and becoming a mother one month apart. Before that, I ran seven marathons incl... (More)
About this blog: I'm a wife, stay-at-home mom, home cook, marathon runner, and PhD. I recently moved to the Silicon Valley after completing my PhD in Social Psychology and becoming a mother one month apart. Before that, I ran seven marathons including Chicago and Boston. Exercise is an integral part of my life. I hope to one day go back to long distance running and tackle the New York City Marathon. Right now I run after my one year old son. Although I am a stay-at-home mom, we are rarely "at home." My mom also stayed at home with my brother and me. She warned me that, although rewarding, it can be isolating. So, with her help, I learned the importance of getting out into the community and meeting other mothers. On the rare occasion when I am at home and have a hand or two free, I squeeze in time to scrapbook. As a new mom, many challenges are thrown my way. I hope my opinions, triumphs, and struggles help experienced parents reminisce, new parents cope, and parents-to-be get an honest glimpse of what the first years of motherhood can entail. (Hide)
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How to entertain a baby
Jun 30, 2017 1:20 pm
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Recently a few new parents have asked me for recommendations on how to entertain their little ones. Some already go to gym classes, storytimes, yoga classes, and... More
Jun 30, 2017 1:20 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,165
Recently a few new parents have asked me for recommendations on how to entertain their little ones. Some already go to gym classes, storytimes, yoga classes, and... More
Joining in
Jun 22, 2017 2:36 pm
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As a parent of young children, I hear a lot about how important it is to "join in." How we parents should not only take photos of our kids but get in... More
Jun 22, 2017 2:36 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,148
As a parent of young children, I hear a lot about how important it is to "join in." How we parents should not only take photos of our kids but get in... More
Getting out of the house
Jun 15, 2017 4:00 pm
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After our first trip to Gilroy Gardens as a family of five, I realized that some days with a newborn are just easier spent out of our home. So, while my husband... More
Jun 15, 2017 4:00 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,586
After our first trip to Gilroy Gardens as a family of five, I realized that some days with a newborn are just easier spent out of our home. So, while my husband... More
Our first trip to Gilroy Gardens as a family of five
Jun 9, 2017 2:51 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 2,111
We weren't sure how adding a newborn to the mix would change our experience at places like Gilroy Gardens. Before we went as a family of five I was planning to... More
Jun 9, 2017 2:51 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 2,111
We weren't sure how adding a newborn to the mix would change our experience at places like Gilroy Gardens. Before we went as a family of five I was planning to... More
Family photos
May 31, 2017 5:18 pm
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When I was pregnant with our son I took weekly photos documenting my growing belly. And after he was born I snapped monthly photos documenting his growth and videos... More
May 31, 2017 5:18 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,095
When I was pregnant with our son I took weekly photos documenting my growing belly. And after he was born I snapped monthly photos documenting his growth and videos... More
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