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Wow! I'm so excited to be hosting our first big contest!We've partnered with ArtisticSensations.com to celebrate the dear mom-to-mom connections in our lives! Beginning on FEBRUARY 14, you can submit your essay for a chance to win $1000 shopping spr…

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Oops! It didn't let me add the link: http://mymommymanual.com/how-to-bridge-the-new-generation-gap/

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Ria commented on Kimberly Kaye's group 'Moms with Teenagers'

Hey, all! I've posted a couple of interviews with some teen parenting experts that I'll link to here on bridging the generation gap (x & Y) and also communicating with your tweens/teens. I thought I'd share. Hope this helps! And if you have specific…

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I discovered blogging in 2006. Since then, it has opened up a whole world of possibilities for me in terms of connecting with like-minded people all over the blogosphere. I love it!

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H1N1 and vaccine

Just interviewed a pediatrician and author and mom... on the subject. Here's what Dr. Natterson had to say (video).

Posted on October 15, 2009 at 12:20am —

Mom Shares Her Struggle with Postpartum Depression

My friend Heidi shares her deeply personal story about fighting postpartum depression. Can you give her some love and leave a comment?

http://mymommymanual.com/how-to-recognize-postpartum-depression/

Posted on February 25, 2009 at 1:17am — 1 Comment

Great Discussion on Parenting with Loving Guidance

I posted an article on My Mommy Manual about teaching unconditional love. It had some great responses from parents and parenting experts. Thought this would be interesting to my Mommy Bloggers group too! :)

Feel free to add your comments!

Posted on December 7, 2008 at 8:51am —

Do you tell them about Santa?

I just published an article on my site called How to Keep Believing. And a recent comment brings up the issue... HOW and WHEN do you tell them the truth about Santa?

I'd love to get more moms thoughts on this to share with readers. It really is just around the corner for me. My kids are 7 and 5. How long will I be able to hold out?!

Posted on December 2, 2008 at 12:56pm — 2 Comments

Happy Day of Thanks

Hey, Mom Bloggers! Check out how cute my Turkey Baby was! The news crew came to the hospital that day to film all the "turkeys" in the nursery. That was FIVE years ago!!! Sniff.

I found some great FREE Thanksgiving resources. I've also got a new article for you...… Continue

Posted on November 23, 2008 at 10:49pm — 3 Comments

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At 11:57am on August 20, 2010, Cynthia Helwig said…: Hi there from The Girlz Korner in upstate New York where you'll find light, witty and rather entertaining articles on every topic imaginable from The Little Black Dress to Making Whoopie. So if you get a chance to kick back and exhale, if only for a brief moment ... come on over and see me some time.

At 3:34am on June 18, 2010, Soultravelers3 said…: I'm just now seeing this & your adorable picture of your baby "turkey"!

At 5:14pm on January 4, 2010, Theo said…: Thanks for adding me as a friend. Happy new year!

At 2:18am on November 22, 2009, Michael White said…: Rita sounds great, tell me a little about what you do it sounds like you have a wealth of information and connections. Do you have an NGO set up? Please pass over your blog.
We love to work with other people and organizations.It has been a long road but finally things are starting to take off.

Michael

At 7:03pm on November 21, 2009, Amy {Mom Spark & Mom Made That!} said…: Hey! Trying contacting @tjstaab or @makeandtakes!

At 11:54am on November 21, 2009, Dorothy Stahlnecker said…: Like you I rarely venture past my blog as I work full time selling commercial real estate and spend at least 30 hours with grammology.com thus here I am late but at least here saying thanks for the words and you can reach me at dorothy@grammology.com my other email address and I will check out your blog again.

My best, Dorothy

At 10:05am on November 18, 2009, Swati Bharteey said…: Hi Ria - I'll be out to your blog today and follow you too. I get tired of everyone assuming single motherhood stinks so it's good to hear a that you fele the same!
Swati