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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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Breaking Up the Repetitiveness of Staying Home
Apr 22, 2020 10:21 pm
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When we found out that we would be staying home for an extended period of time our kids were very excited to do lots of new science experiments. The problem? I... More
Apr 22, 2020 10:21 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 2,905
When we found out that we would be staying home for an extended period of time our kids were very excited to do lots of new science experiments. The problem? I... More
Spring Science Part 2
Apr 15, 2020 1:46 pm
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During this break from our regular routine, we started watching Science Mom and Math Dad. We usually only watch about 30 minutes... More
Apr 15, 2020 1:46 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,635
During this break from our regular routine, we started watching Science Mom and Math Dad. We usually only watch about 30 minutes... More
Spring Break Science Part 1
Apr 7, 2020 11:28 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,364
When the zoos and museums closed, I promised our kids that we would do more science demonstrations/experiments. However, I didn’t want to make an extra... More
Apr 7, 2020 11:28 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,364
When the zoos and museums closed, I promised our kids that we would do more science demonstrations/experiments. However, I didn’t want to make an extra... More
Communities Joining Together Part 2
Mar 17, 2020 5:04 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,091
Today we decided to try a few more free educational resources available while we are stuck at home. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did:
1. ... More
Mar 17, 2020 5:04 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,091
Today we decided to try a few more free educational resources available while we are stuck at home. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did:
1. ... More
Communities Joining Together
Mar 16, 2020 4:33 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,177
When our kids’ schools closed I was just amazed by all of the support that came pouring in. Especially from parents, educators, and different organizations working... More
Mar 16, 2020 4:33 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,177
When our kids’ schools closed I was just amazed by all of the support that came pouring in. Especially from parents, educators, and different organizations working... More
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