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Marie Holmes

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Covers:  Parenting, health, education, nyc, lgbtq+
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Marie Holmes is a New York City-based freelance writer who specializes in parenting topics.

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What it's like teaching in NYC now

What it's like teaching in NYC now

Last week, New York City public school students set foot in school buildings for the first time since March i…

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I cashed out $60,000 from my retirement account to pay for my child's education. I have no regrets.

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By Marie Holmes Verified
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My son struggled in school and needed a specialized environment. I cashed out my retirement savings to cover his tuition. He's now thriving academically and socially, and I don't regret it. When I was 14 years old, I began 9th grade at a top-ranked Catholic girls' school — a move that would shape the course of my life. I was able to do so because my grandfather and mother had tucked money into savings accounts designated for my education every month since my birth.
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There's A Name For The Bone-Deep Exhaustion Parents Feel After Making Every Decision

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By Marie Holmes Verified
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It starts before the baby is even born: Where will you give birth? Who will be in attendance? Bottle or breast? Co-sleeper or crib? The choices you have to make accumulate, forming a huge, intimidating snowball that threatens to flatten you. The potential consequences of each decision weigh heavily, as they are no longer simply about your own preferences, but your child’s future.
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What End-Of-Life Doulas Want You To Know About Death And Grief

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By Marie Holmes Verified
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Earlier this week, actress Nicole Kidman revealed that she’s preparing to become a death doula after the passing of her mom. Most people have heard of birth and postpartum doulas: trained, non-medical professionals who support parents welcoming a new child into their family. Health: Doing These 5 Activities With Loved Ones May Help Ward Off Dementia End-of-life doulas aren’t as common, but they see their work as parallel to that of their colleagues who focus on birth.
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