Docking Stations Saved My Sanity (And My Shoulders) When I Became a Mom
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Before I became a mom, I did everything I could think of to prepare for my son s arrival. I read books, asked fellow moms for advice, and engaged in baby prep that ranged from preparing a nursery to stocking a freezer full of ziti and chili. But something I had not prepared for (and that I quickly realized was going to become a very big dilemma in my day-to-day life) was this: Where, exactly, do I put my baby down?
As I sat on the couch realizing I needed to take my dogs out, use the bathroom, or reheat one of the aforementioned freezer meals, it dawned on me that I hadn t fully prepared for what life would be like with a mini human clung to my body almost 24/7. I had never given much thought to the fact that newborn babies are incapable of doing pretty much everything, including sitting up on their own, keeping themselves from rolling off of furniture, or fending off an overly curious pet. In realiz
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A Year Spent Social Distancing Has Made Me a More Empathetic Pet Owner
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We all know the story last spring our lives changed in a way we could have never expected. The upstart of the COVID-19 pandemic influenced many changes. It changed how we live, work, and interact with one another. For some of us, it challenged our sense of safety and financial security, and made us wistful for days when we could hug our family members again or enter a grocery store without fear. But not all of the virus s impacts have been negative. The pandemic taught us to be grateful for our health (when we re fortunate to be in good health) and to value precious moments spent with family members and friends. It s forced us to slow down and appreciate the little things. And for me, it s helped me to become a more empathetic pet owner.