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Erin Zammett Ruddy is a seven-year survivor of chronic myelogenous leukemia and the author of the acclaimed book My So Called Normal Life, which was published by The Overlook Press in 2005. She has chronicled her battle with CML in the award-winning "Life with Cancer" column for Glamour Magazine, where she was an editor for eight years. Up until recently, she also wrote a daily blog on glamour.com that gave hope, laughs and support to thousands of young adults with cancer.

Erin is a frequent guest speaker and sits on the board of directors for both the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's New York City chapter and Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation, founded by Denise Rich. She has raised tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research and has appeared on several television programs, including Nightline, The Today Show, Dateline and Good Morning America. The University of Tennessee graduate lives on Long Island with her husband and two children. She is a full-time freelance writer (her work has appeared in Glamour, Playboy, Modern Bride, Real Simple, Redbook, and Parenting). Her cancer remains in complete remission.


Friday, February 1, 2013 - 08:23
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
Need an awesome activity for a lazy mom day? Here’s a no-energy-exertion-required way to play with your kids. Enjoy!

 

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Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 11:02
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
Nora was sick the past few days and while I’m certainly not glad about it, I’m reveling in her under-the-weather behavior. Here’s why.

 

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Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 11:17
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
Do your kids listen the first time you say something? Mine don’t. Like, ever. And their unwillingness to jump when I say jump causes me to sound like a broken record. Like, always. Here's what I sound like: Read Full Post
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 13:35
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
Watching your kid learn to read is exciting and emotional and amazing. But having a literate kid can kind of suck. Here’s why….Read Full Post
Friday, January 18, 2013 - 11:15
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
It’s winter. It’s flu season. Kids get sick. They share germs. Some of it is inevitable but where do you draw the line when it comes to getting together with friends when there are germy kids in tow?Read Full Post
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 13:25
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
Monday was Alex’s kindergarten parent-teacher conference and something his teacher told us made me tear up…
 
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Monday, January 14, 2013 - 11:26
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
Nora’s third birthday was Saturday. We had a long weekend of celebrating and she got some great gifts from family and friends. Some of them were pink and shiny and girlie but Nora is in no danger of becoming a princess. Here’s why…Read Full Post
Friday, January 11, 2013 - 11:25
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
There is one thing that truly drives me nuts when I’m at the park with my kids. Am I overreacting?Read Full Post
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 12:25
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
There is one mom/wife/human skill I truly suck at. And it haunts/taunts/plagues me night and day. Any guesses?Read Full Post
Monday, January 7, 2013 - 15:39
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
Yesterday Alex and I went to the grocery store together and on the way home we passed a cemetery. That sparked this awesome conversation that I was completely unprepared for. How do you think I handled it?Read Full Post
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