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Coffee Talks: Comforting Words for the Sibling Who Stays Behind

September 8, 2016
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A new phase began in our lives: our first child went off to school. But my concern was less for the one that went and more for the sibling that stayed behind. I’m a mostly rational adult that knows how to...

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Coffee Talks: When Your First Child Starts Her Very First Day of School

August 19, 2016
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I sit here on the eve of a big day. Our first child starts her very first day of school with us here at Carol Morgan School… and I want to throw up just thinking about it....

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Coffee Talks: Blaze Like a Motherf*#cker and Be Yourself

April 4, 2016
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Family

I took both my kids to the salon with me the other day. It wasn’t the best decision I’ve ever made but I also had big hair in the 80’s so I think we could all agree that occasionally I...

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Coffee Talks: Standing Alone

February 2, 2016
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Over the weekend we had a friend over and though he is a friend to both Rafaella and Santiago, he is closer in age and mindset to our youngest. After a bit of playing, Rafa shows up in my room....

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Another Birthday, Another Chapter

January 20, 2016
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I’ve never been one to shy away from my age. If someone asks, I don’t blush with embarrassment or scold the inappropriateness of asking a lady such a question, or think Good grief, another birthday? Why would I? I’m not embarrassed...

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How I’m Still Feeling Contractions

October 6, 2015
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These were the first notes I ever took with my first iPod: 427 434 443 452 505 511 518 522 528 535 539 544 547 553 557 604 608 612 617 622 626 634 640 646 652 700 715 724 733 737...

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The Art Class Down the Street

September 23, 2015
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Last week both kids went to their first art class. Super close to the house – walking distance, in fact – and totally affordable, I left there excited about their new artful ways and also about the new phase they are heading into....

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The Other Side of Awesome

February 6, 2014
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Family

These days are happening more and more often. They’re coming faster than before and like the last few hours of contractions they’re hitting stronger. Time is fleeting. It is getting away from me. I look at Rafa and she seems...

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Somewhere Between Two Time Zones: Why My Kids Will Live a Very Different Childhood

October 16, 2013
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(Published on The Huffington Post here)...

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Then I Remembered Meow

March 4, 2013
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Family

You always think you’re going to remember every minute of this moment, like they will live in our memory until the end. You think your brain will have enough room to fit all of these memories and all of the...

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Jennifer Legra ⎮ Author

Jennifer Legra is a personal growth mentor who helps women turn up their volume, shift their mindset, + remember who the fun they are while having fun and celebrating to your life. She's loves being your cheers🥂leader in creating your every happiness and uncorking a beautiful life. She has been featured in leading media outlets and has a podcast with Husband.