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Husband looking for a recommendation for someone to take a look at his nose / septum. He is waking up every night - completely stuffed up, can't sleep - probably needs an ENT or someone like that to evaluate. He's in tip top shape so it's not from extra weight or anything like that ... thoughts? ...
HR folks or anyone who been there and done this…. How do you gracefully address the reasons for wanting to leave a job you’ve been at for ages but has recently turned into a hot mess? I’ve been at my present company for 25+ years, and until the last couple of years, it’s been a dream job. I’...
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Hi NPNers, We are looking for a large (at least 4-5 BR) house in Union Pier to rent Labor Day weekend (probably Wed Aug 28-Mon Sep 2) for a family gathering (just siblings and kids, no parties!). If you have/know of a house within walking distance of beach in Union Pier (or Lakeside) th...
I have a work conference in Las Vegas the first part of June. My spouse and two high schoolers are coming with me. We are staying 4 nights/5 days at the Aria. I’m looking for dining and show recommendations. Thankfully, my kids are adventurous eaters and thrill seekers and are open to most things (a...
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Traveling with children can be fun, exciting and challenging and traveling with a child with a special needs child adds a whole new dynamic. I’m a mom of three: I have one 3 year old son and 5 year old boy/girl twins and my oldest son, Owen, has autism. To get ready for a trip, whether that be an ou...
It used to be a painful exercise when I had to write a note to our son’s teachers to let them know we would be taking our son out of school for a family vacation. The guilt would sink in and I would start to think we were bad parents for not putting enough focus on his education. I would write and r...
Since my dad died about a year and a half ago, I haven’t visited his grave, I skip past old family photos when my phone reminds me of what happened this day X years ago, and I haven’t spoken about him much with your 7-year-old son. Avoidance has been my way to grieve. But now that my mom has finishe...
Does this sound familiar? You have a breastfeeding problem and go to your doctor, who looks back at you with a blank stare. Or recommends you switch to formula. Or sends you to another doctor who doesn’t know what to do. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common. It happened to me when...