Improving the PERSON Inside "The Mom"

Most advice directed towards mothers centers on the children, the house, the errands, or a myriad of other things that need attention.  This section is about YOU, _____________(fill in the blank with your name).   Before you became "MO-OMM!" you were a person, and even though you are happy to serve the ones you love, the person inside still needs a chance to grow.  That is what this section is all about.
Considering all that motherhood requires, does it seem virtually impossible to become the person you know you are?  Here are some ways to defy gravity.  No, we're not talking about jet-propulsion packs.  This defiance involves overcoming the gravity of the mind and allowing yourself to grow every day.

It feels like "MOOOOOMMMMM" is called out hundreds of times each day.  With all that mothers do to help everyone else, it's nice to remember that mommies are people, too!

Personal development continues throughout our lives.  Lifelong learning benefits both mom and family.  Read on for ways to continue learning amid the piles of laundry...

Before children, I had a promising career in education.I was a talented and enthusiastic teacher. I had worked my way up to teaching many in-service programs, teaching courses at a University and working at the district office. I knew I would put it all on hold when I had children, I wanted to be a stay at home mother, and felt lucky to be one.  I just wasn’t prepared for how hard it would be.