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We need to rethink labor this Labor Day

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

In the past several years, my thoughts about labor have changed dramatically. It's time for America to change its attitude about labor as well. Happy Labor Day!

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Advice as you head off to college

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

A little advice for the young adults heading off to college... I'm not your mom but give me chance. :)

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You are doing a great job, Moms!

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Moms, I see all of the hard work you do, and I applaud you!

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Wisdom from my 16 year old

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Observations from my 16 year old are sometimes hard to swallow, but that doesn't make them less true.

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How to survive the college drop off, 4 years later

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Next week I will take a third child to college. It isn't easy, but it is good. The Word Nerd shares wisdom about change.

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Embrace the Change

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Change is hard for this mother, but that doesn't mean it's bad.

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