Reno has a new resident for three days only, and she’s monstrous — but in a totally educational, fascinating, only slightly unnerving way. Meet Megan, a 50-foot long, 15-foot wide and 12-foot high inflatable replica of the human body that is gracing the interior of The Discovery for three days only. …
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Postponing a Filling with Silver Diamine Fluoride
What do you do when a little one needs a filling? Read more from Dr. Whitney Garol for a few options depending on a child’s ability to sit for the length of a dental procedure. If your child isn’t quite able to sit for a filling, there is a newer …
Read More »An Emotional Ode to the Profound Sanctity of Mommyhood
I am so fucking tired of being fucking tired. The End
Read More »Meanderings at the End of my 3-Month Maternity Leave
I started back to work last Monday after an amazing three months of maternity leave (13 weeks, actually) with my two littles, baby Scarlett and my almost-4-year-old, Juliette. When I had Juliette four years ago, we were only in a position financially for me to take seven weeks off, and although it was definitely hard …
Read More »MEGA Body: Large as Life
The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum presents the MEGA Body interactive exhibit sponsored by Renown Children’s Hospital. Adults and kids will receive a close-up view of the fascinating systems making up the human body. Bring the kids to this family-friendly event over Labor Day Weekend. Hours are: Friday, Aug. …
Read More »Reno 5000-August’s Family-Friendly Race is Coming Up!
The third and final summer 2018 Reno 5000 race by Dolan is coming up in just a couple weeks! My family and I ran the first one of the series three months ago, and despite it being incredibly cold that morning, we had an absolute blast. It was our first …
Read More »Dolan and the 2018 Virginia City Rodeo
On August 18th and 19th we will be donning our boots and cowboy hats for two days of excitement in the American frontier. Take a step back in time with Team Dolan and join us for the Virginia City Rodeo and Fiesta Del Charro. It’s sure to be a wild time complete with …
Read More »Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Real Moms, Real Stories
Postpartum depression and anxiety: Why doesn’t anyone talk about this? Well I’m talking about it now. Where to start… Loading up my toddler and all our stuff to leave the house triggered that anxious feeling. “I can’t fucking breathe!” I exclaimed, leaning against the car. It’s still morning. It’s too early …
Read More »Something For Everyone at the Reno Running Fest September 8-9
I’m really not good at running. I’m seriously just not built for it, and I am a bit slow. OK, I’m really slow. But I’ve recently gotten into running again thanks to joining Orange Theory. Turns out I actually enjoy pushing myself when a coach tells me what to do. …
Read More »Bento Boxes: Quick and Cute School Lunches
I *heart* creative bento box lunches. But just so I don’t scare anyone off, I’m not talking about cutting faces out of seaweed or dying pasta to make hair. I admire those who do, but I know myself and my son — I’m not that dedicated, and he isn’t going to eat seaweed or anything …
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