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Ashlee Coffey

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I am a 12-year veteran journalist living in Omaha, Nebraska. I am currently the editor of Momaha.com — the parenting website of the Omaha World-Herald. I am married and have two sons.

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5 women donate 200 bags of breast milk to feed a Nebraska baby. It's more common than you think

5 women donate 200 bags of breast milk to feed a Nebraska baby. It's more common than you think

Marcy Morgan made a plea for help on Facebook. The Plattsmouth, Nebraska, mom had just learned that she would…

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After losing her newborn, Nebraska Mother of the Year focuses on helping other grieving parents

After losing her newborn, Nebraska Mother of the Year focuses on helping other grieving parents

October 12, 2017, was one of the best - and worst - days of Erin Konecky's life. It was the day she met her n…

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How this Elkhorn family cut its plastic use in half

How this Elkhorn family cut its plastic use in half

Christie Abdul-Greene was snorkeling in Indonesia when she came across an unpleasant sight: garbage. Gobs of …

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$11.3 million expansion to help Completely Kids serve more Omaha children, families

$11.3 million expansion to help Completely Kids serve more Omaha children, families

Completely Kids has finished a sprawling expansion that organizers say will help it better educate and empowe…

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After their babies died of SIDS, 2 Norfolk moms create special project to raise awareness

After their babies died of SIDS, 2 Norfolk moms create special project to raise awareness

Baby Briggs was the perfect addition to the West family. His big brothers, Brock, Brodie and Braxton, loved t…

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They don't need a white picket fence. Why these Omaha families love raising their kids downtown

They don't need a white picket fence. Why these Omaha families love raising their kids downtown

At first glance, downtown Omaha might not seem like the ideal place to live and raise a family. It doesn't fi…

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Will my kids be close? With modeled behavior, age gaps shouldn't prevent sibling bonds

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By Ashlee Coffey
| Omaha World-Herald Verified
When my husband and I decided we wanted to try for a third baby, I had one concern in the back of my mind. And that was the age gap between a future baby and our older sons. When I got pregnant, I did the math: Our new baby would be six and eight years younger than our sons. I felt bad for this baby. He’s an infant. His brothers are now 9 and 7. When the baby, Jack, turns 10, his oldest brother, Sam, will be heading off to college. His next oldest brother, Elliott, will be midway through high school.
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Celebrate Earth Day, meet Ms. Frizzle and 10+ other fun things to do this weekend

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By Ashlee Coffey
| Omaha World-Herald Verified
Looking for something fun and safe to do in the Omaha area this weekend? Check out these family-friendly suggestions, which take place today through Sunday. 8. Learn about plants. Head to Lauritzen Gardens to check out "Wonders Under Glass," a series of glass art installations by Matthew Shrader of Shrader Made Glass. There will also be paper art installations by garden stuff and photography by Chris Helzer.
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How I prepared my kids for losing our 16-year-old cat

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By Ashlee Coffey
| Omaha World-Herald Verified
It's never easy to lose those we love. My kids have learned this over the years with the loss of great-grandparents. While they were always sad - especially after seeing how sad my husband and I were - they weren't a daily staple in their lives, so it was easier for them to process. But recently, we lost our cat and my kids had a very, very hard time. I had my cat, Isabel, for 16 years. She was the first pet I got as an adult. She was with me through college, breakups, moves, marriage and babies.
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