I like to think we can prevent our children’s brains from turning to slush over the summer. So, how do we enjoy the fun and relaxation of summer while still keeping our children’s brains active?
You can CHOOSE Joy
What mother doesn’t want to feel more joy in her work and in her relationships with her children? I don’t think there is any bullet list that can provide a magic answer but if I tried to make one, it would include two simple things: gratitude and love.
Readers’ Favorite Mother’s Day Memories
I have to admit, I was a little surprised by the near complete silence that came in response to my request for favorite Mother’s Day memories. I couldn’t figure out what was going on, so I went to the place we all go to when looking for feedback: Facebook.
The Personality Test That Helped Me “See” My Daughter
If you’ve ever taken personality tests, you may have noticed there are varying degrees of accuracy. To be honest, I don’t usually give much credence to personality tests. However, my daughter and I were fascinated when this one hit the nail on the head.
Don’t ALL Moms Work?
Hilary Rosen put her foot in her mouth when she suggested Ann Romney had “never worked a day in her life” because she chose to be a stay-at-home mom. Unfortunately, her comment rekindled the age-old war of Stay-at-Home vs. Working Moms. The last thing we need is another war on that battlefield!
What Extracurricular Activities are Best?
One of the things that causes me the most angst as a mother is knowing which direction to steer my children when it comes to extracurricular activities. Should you wait for your child to show interest in a particular activity, or choose it for them?
It’s Not Your Child’s Fault
Most of us tend to blame someone else when things go wrong. Like a child. For example, a child expects us to meet their every need, only to return the favor with whining or a tantrum when things don’t turn out just right. Don’t be upset-they love you more than anything!
Visions, Patience, and the Baby Phase
I had visions of the kind of mom I wanted to be. A sufficiently organized mom who has a sense of order and control in a home of crazy, chaotic children. It’s only taken me 14 years to get to the point where my day-to-day life finally looks like those “visions.
Do You Need A Permanent Vacation?
Have you ever seen the hilarious comedy “What About Bob?” Today I’d like to take a page from Dr. Marvin’s prescription pad and invite every mother reading these words to take a vacation from your problems.
Loving Yourself, the French Way
A big way we show love for our families is by taking care of them. Most mothers are pros at taking care of their loved ones. But when it comes to showing love for ourselves, unfortunately, that doesn’t come so naturally to many of us. Let’s get you to your “happy place”!
My Lost Ring: A Tragedy, Comedy and Love Story
I lost my wedding ring over 3 years ago. It wasn’t an expensive wedding ring to say the least. We got engaged as college students and hardly any money to our names. Even so, it still held huge sentimental value for me. So when I vacuumed it out of the recesses of our couch, it was a pretty happy moment. But not all things are as they appear…
Book Summary: The Five Love Languages of Children
There are so many great ways to love a child! The book: “The Five Love Languages of Children”, is a great way to figure out the love language of your child and how to best communicate YOUR love to them on THEIR level.
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