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Sandra Telep is a West Philly Mama (not born and raised, but she does spend most of her days on the playground). She is a former professional activist turned stay-at-home-mom. Sandra is happily married to her best friend; they have a precocious toddler and are expecting baby #2.

She blogs about parenting as a queer, Latina, feminist reclaiming family values at www.westphillymama.com

April 26, 2013

Springtime Urban Adventure Essentials

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Urban Warrior Mama by ergobaby   Mamalicious Nursing Top / Old Navy plus size bootcut jeans / Keen Footwear lacing shoes / Laptop satchel / Vera Bradley eyewear / Ergobaby® Organic Baby Carrier   With spring springing up all around us I’m itching to take my kids out to explore the city. The cherry blossoms blooming, the fountains spouting water after a dormant winter, and the sunshine…Continue reading

February 18, 2013

Ergo, Will You Be My Valentine?

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Oh, Ergobaby, How do I love thee?  Let me count the ways.  You’ve made babywearing easy, accessible and appealing to all members of our (extended!) family.  You keep me and my baby toasty warm in this chilly weather by letting us snuggle under our coat.  You allow my hands to be free to wrangle a…Continue reading

February 06, 2013

Walking with Little Ones

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I can’t believe we are entering the second month of 2013 already!  I am among the many people who welcomed the new year by re-examining their hopes and goals for the upcoming year – and just like so many others – that included my health and fitness.  I’m an urban mama and that means that…Continue reading

November 29, 2012

We Are Family: Second Parent Adoption

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The number of LGBT parents in this country is growing – and many people in the LGBT community have become parents through adoption. When looking into adoption as a path to parenthood LGBT people examine the same choices as straight parents do: domestic agencies, international adoption, foster care with possibility to adopt. The difference is…Continue reading

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July 24, 2012

Coming Full Circle…The Only Carrier We Need

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When our first baby was born we were given a hand-me-down Ergo and we nestled our precious newborn in it with the infant insert – and so began our love affair with babywearing. Ever since then, there has always been an Ergo in our home.  Our first baby is now an active two year old…Continue reading

June 16, 2012

Enjoy the Outdoors: Pride Festivals with Kids

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Over the years I’ve celebrated LGBT Pride month many times – and in lots of different ways.  For me it morphed from a giant coming out party, to a beer and sun people-watching event, to an opportunity to be an activist and learn about political issues and non-profit organizations that support our community. The last…Continue reading