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Catharsis

 LauraMiri ― http://findcatharsis.com

Not the average mommy blog. A compilation of sometimes cynical, often humorous, and frequently heartfelt musings about everything from social media to raising a child with special needs. Includes causes dedicated to raising awareness about pediatric stroke.

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Listed: Aug 19, 2011

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Raising Kids Who Can Cope With Cruelty

Catharsis ― Since learning Little E, our younger son, had suffered a stroke in utero which would leave him with lifelong hemiparesis and hemiplegic cerebral palsy, I’ve been living in terror. At first, that terror manifested itself in fears that his ...

Tags: Infant Stroke And Children's Disabilities, Parenting, Society And Community, Helping Kids Cope With Cruelty, Parenting Disabled Children, Raising Confident Kids

LauraMiri ― 8 weeks ago

Aides to Rick Snyder Secretly Dismantle Public Education, Parents’ Hopes for Children Die

Catharsis ― Well, Michigan governor Rick Snyder is at it again, this time after a team close to the governor met secretly to come up with a crappy plan to crapify public education even more than Snyder already has since tricking the state’s citizens ...

Tags: Politics, School And Career, Society And Community, Governor Snyder Aides Hold Secret Meetings, Governor Snyder Destroys Public Education, Governor Snyder Education Policy

LauraMiri ― 8 weeks ago

If I Could Shoot The Gun Debate Dead, I Would

Catharsis ― I haven’t written about gun control, which is weird given how outspoken I am about political issues. I’ve chosen to keep my mouth shut and let the others weigh in. I can’t do it anymore. Keep silent, that is. Frankly, I’m...

Tags: Politics, Society And Community, Gun Control, Gun Control And Social Media, Gun Control Debate, Stupid Memes About Gun Control

LauraMiri ― 8 weeks 5 days ago

53 Reasons My Kids Might Be Screaming

Catharsis ― My kids scream. A lot. Sometimes they’re crying, and other times they’re screeching with delight. There’s very little difference between these types of screams, which means Husband and I are constantly playing ...

Tags: Parenting, Random Nonsense, Funny Reasons Kids Cry, Funny Reasons Kids Scream, Reasons Kids Cry, Reasons Kids Scream

LauraMiri ― 8 weeks 5 days ago

Bye Bye Baby Talk: Toddler Words We’re Sad to See Go

Catharsis ― I’ve written about it before, but as it consumes pretty much the 20% of my life not spent sleeping and working, it bears repeating: Little E can’t talk and Big A won’t such the FRACK up. OK, so it’s a bit more complicated ...

Tags: Parenting, Cute Baby Words, Cute Toddler Words, Cute Words Kids Say, Things Toddlers Say, Words We Wish Kids Still Said

LauraMiri ― 9 weeks 3 days ago

Why NOT Being Naked In Front Of Your Kids Is Weird

Catharsis ― Last night, my sister-in-law was telling me about a radio interview she heard on the way to work the other day. The guest, a single father, recently found himself under Child Protective Services investigation after some mothers of his 6-year-old...

Tags: Lifestyle, Parenting, Society And Community, Being Naked Around Children Isn't Abuse, Being Naked Isn't Improper, CPS Investigates Father Who Showered With Son

LauraMiri ― 9 weeks 6 days ago

12 Ways I’m Winning at Mediocrity

Catharsis ― I don’t aspire to be mediocre. In fact, there are a few — a very select few, but a few nonetheless — things at which I’m stellar pretty good. It’s just that in the grand scheme of things, mediocrity prevails....

Tags: Lifestyle, Random Nonsense, Domestic Disaster, Mediocrity Humor, Winning At Mediocrity

LauraMiri ― 9 weeks 6 days ago

SB’13- No Sunscreen Neccessary: a brew tour of Michigan

Catharsis ― Hopcat (Grand Rapids, MI) Tour de Michigan Breweries When one thinks of Spring Break, a bevy of images most likely appear: sand, tequila, bikinis, mankinis, vodka, friends, James Franco, beer, Michigan, wait, what!? OK, so Michigan probably...

Tags: Booze, Recipes &amp, Food, Travel, Michigan Brew Pubs Review, Michigan Breweries Review

LauraMiri ― 10 weeks 5 days ago

Top 10 Best and Worst Smells EVER

Catharsis ― Last night, Husband was watching Happy Endings, and the blonde chick who used to be on 24 was trying to prove that she’s smart or whatever by showing her friends her journal. Turns out, all the journal entries were nothing but lists. And I...

Tags: Random Nonsense, Top 10 Best Odors, Top 10 Best Smells, Top 10 Worst Odors, Top 10 Worst Smells

LauraMiri ― 10 weeks 5 days ago

Why I’d Choose My 30s Over 20s Any Day

Catharsis ― Last weekend, I had the opportunity to hang out with some close friends from college. Because we all live in different cities and states and have little children of our own, getting together regularly is impossible. On rare occasions, the ...

Tags: Lifestyle, 30s Are Better Than 20s, Confidence In 30s, Happiness In 30s, Why I'd Rather Be 30 Than 20

LauraMiri ― 10 weeks 5 days ago

Homeschooling Isn’t Right

Catharsis ― For our family, that is, because I would totally suck at it. AND I’M A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL! I just don’t understand how anyone could tolerate, let alone even want to attempt to tolerate, homeschooling their kids. What an incredible...

Tags: Parenting, School And Career, Society And Community, Homeschooling, Homeschooling Isn't Right For Us, Why I Won't Homeschool

LauraMiri ― 12 weeks ago

Things You Don’t Need When Hungover

Catharsis ― I made some bad choices yesterday. VERY BAD. I don’t know what I was thinking, actually. I know better than to mix different drinks in one outing. I was even reciting that old bit in my head as I did it. You know, the one that goes...

Tags: Random Nonsense, Hangover Humor, Hangover Problems, Things You Don't Need While Hungover

LauraMiri ― 13 weeks ago

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