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I'm Karen, a deaf mom to three deaf and hard of hearing kiddos. When I'm not attempting to clean my kitchen sink, I can be found writing on the web. Karen Putz's profile

Letting Go of Childhood

Posted October 2, 2008 - 06:48 by Karen Putz

Home Life

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Childhood stuff-- why is it so hard to let go?

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How to Deal With Mommy Guilt

Posted August 3, 2008 - 12:14 by Karen Putz

New Parents

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Guilt and motherhood go hand-in-hand. Learn how to recognize guilt when it creeps up and how to deal with it.

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Cytotec: Take this Pill and Have Your Baby in the Morning

Posted June 19, 2008 - 14:23 by Karen Putz

Birth

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What's an ulcer pill doing at a homebirth?

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When Baby "Fails" the Newborn Hearing Screening

Posted May 28, 2008 - 15:48 by Karen Putz

Birth

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What to do when your baby doesn't pass the Newborn Hearing Screening

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When the Kids Listen to Crappy Lyrics

Posted May 8, 2008 - 15:59 by Karen Putz

Entertainment

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What happens when the kids download music with crappy lyrics?

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A Suburban Mom: Notes from the Asylum--Today's Moms Can Relate!

Posted April 25, 2008 - 07:10 by Karen Putz

Home Life, New Parents

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Meredith O'Brien says that the real story of motherhood is honest, flawed, oftentimes idiotic, sleep-deprived and messy. Her book will make you laugh and nod your head in agreement.

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The Autism Journey

Posted April 10, 2008 - 11:35 by Karen Putz

Diseases & Disorders

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When others were reassuring her that her son's speech delay was nothing to be concerned about, Patricia found herself listening to her mother's intuition instead. Her son was diagnosed with Autism.

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When Mom Goes on Strike

Posted March 30, 2008 - 16:48 by Karen Putz

Conflict Resolution

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Mom goes on strike, and the hubby learns a lesson.

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It's "Make Your Own Dinner Night!"

Posted March 18, 2008 - 08:43 by Karen Putz

Chores

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When Mom doesn't want to cook, it's "Make Your Own Dinner Night!" Here's how to get your kids excited about cooking.

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My name is Karen, and I Have a Sock Problem

Posted March 3, 2008 - 12:29 by Karen Putz

Home Life

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One of life's shortcuts is never having to fold socks. A laundry basket of socks can make life easier. Or does it really?

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Recipe for Marriage

Posted February 26, 2008 - 09:51 by Karen Putz

Relationships

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Pick out a best friend and toss in a soul mate, and you'll have the ingredients for an adventurous marriage.

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Ten Hearing Aids at My House

Posted February 19, 2008 - 08:51 by Karen Putz

Home Life

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Ten hearing aids, five deaf and hard of hearing people and one of them is lost. The hearing aid, that is.

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