First time visiting
The Power of Moms?
Start here!

Acceptance
Accepting Single Motherhood

Accepting Single Motherhood

The power of acceptance is something every mom needs but, I have to think it is especially valuable to single mothers who learn to accept and even embrace their new reality.
Fat and Happy

Fat and Happy

Thinking about The Power of Acceptance, here's a question: Have you learned to accept your physical self? Extra maternal fat and all? It's been more than three years since my last child and I'm still hanging onto those last 10 pounds. But, is it really such a big deal?
A House is Not A Home

A House is Not A Home

What happens when your girlish dreams of the perfect home don't come true? That's the reality for many mothers in today's economic climate. But is it possible to be an amazing mother and have a satisfying family life without the perfect home? Absolutely YES!!!
When Motherhood Doesn't Turn Out as Planned - Part 2 - Episode 25

When Motherhood Doesn’t Turn Out as Planned – Part 2 – Episode 25

We all know that motherhood is the best improv show out there.  And things rarely turn out as planned. So in the midst of all the chaos and unmet expectations, how can The Power of Acceptance influence us as wives and mothers? What specific things can we do to become healthier, happier women?  When a...
A food processor or a cute coat - neither is necessarily better

A food processor or a cute coat – neither is necessarily better

It's hard not to compare and find ourselves and our lives lacking. But if we can accept that just because something is different doesn't mean it's better or worse, things get easier. Would you rather have a cute coat or a food processor? It depends...
Book Summary: Real Moms Love To Eat

Book Summary: Real Moms Love To Eat

Corn on the cob for a mid-afternoon snack? I would never have thought of that. In this book there are plenty of easy and helpful tips for a well-fed, slimmer, and happier you.
It's Not Just You

It’s Not Just You

Have you ever looked at the imperfections in your life and asked, "Is it just me?" In case you're ever feeling like "it's just you," here are a few ideas of comfort.
It's Okay If I Can't Beat Lance Armstrong

It’s Okay If I Can’t Beat Lance Armstrong

If you were riding next to Lance Armstrong, would you berate yourself for being slow? Our skills are all unique. Here are three simple suggestions that can help us enhance our capacities--without comparing our ourselves to the “supermoms”.
When Motherhood Doesn't Turn Out as Planned - Part 1 - Episode 24

When Motherhood Doesn’t Turn Out as Planned – Part 1 – Episode 24

Have you ever wondered how your reality ended up so far from your plans? Join Whitney Winter and April Perry in a lively chat where they share their best ideas and discover the power that comes from accepting the not-so-perfect parts of our lives.
Blooming Goals

Blooming Goals

Here are 2 secrets that have helped me make and keep resolutions and goals. First, I focus on making goals that have an end. My second secret is a fun little program on The Power of Moms website called the "Bloom Game." If you haven't tried it yet, give it a try!
Breastfeeding In Public

Breastfeeding In Public

Currently, forty-five states protect a mother’s right to breastfeed in public. To show support for nursing mothers, hundreds of mothers gathered across the United States to stage a “nurse-in” by collectively breastfeeding their babies in public. Here's what I think.
And Yet...I Will Not Wish Away Today

And Yet…I Will Not Wish Away Today

Have you ever thought that getting your heart broken or not being voted Homecoming queen can actually help you be a better mother? Life is filled with discouragement and obstacles, and how we choose to handle them has a lasting effect on ourselves and families.