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About Balancing Act

An award-winning writer, Pat Snyder for more than two decades crafted a regular column called Balancing Act for a chain of 22 suburban newspapers in the Columbus, Ohio area. The column, mostly recently featured by ThisWeek Community News, dealt with the light side of families’ struggles to balance their lives in these fast-paced times. In early 2009, some favorites, along with a number of “leash laws,” or tips for a more balanced life, were released as her first book, The Dog Ate My Planner. A new book, Best of BALANCING ACT: Quick Reads for Crazy Times, will be released in 2023.

Over the years, Pat has used the column to reveal, if there was ever any doubt, that she does not have it altogether in this business of working full-time and maintaining a peaceful homefront. Later columns dealt with caregiving, widowhood, moving, and surviving the pandemic.

Here are a few reader favorites from Balancing Act:

Helicopter Parent? Who? Me?

TV Skills Are Remote

Winter Adds An Extra Layer

Flossing Could Be Heart-Felt Exercise

Five Big Rocks Make Quadrants A Quandary

Confessions Of An Errant Errand-Runner

Holidays Spark Skirmish Between the Two of Me

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Periodically (but never more than once a month), I’ll send subscribers a free electronic newsletter, “Unpacking,” designed for those whose lives are thrown out of balance as they prepare to move to smaller quarters. You’ll learn how sifting through your “stuff” can help you discover YOUR important stories and decide which ones to make space for in your next phase. I’ll even call out for YOUR stories to share with others. Just enter your email address below to receive the newsletter by email.

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“Balancing Tips” Newsletter Archives

Pat has issued a number of newsletters with tips and resources for getting your overbooked life back in balance. Click here for copies of past issues that you might find helpful.