Do you have a good bedtime routine for your kids? If so, will you please tell Allyson Reynolds about it?
Are You a Sexy Mom?
Moms have enough to worry about. Do we really need to put “be hot and sexy” on our list as well?
Are Schedules just for “Type A” Mothers?
Sometimes, I resent that my life even requires the effort it takes to be organized. But you know what? I’m a mom. So whether I like it or not, being organized is a skill I simply have to master.
Why “Intense” Moms Are More Depressed
A recent study kicked off a debate about “intense” parenting and depression. The topic is one that makes those of us in this community of “deliberate” mothers a bit uneasy. Is there a difference between being a “deliberate” mother and an “intense” mother, and if so, what is it?
Top 5 Things To Miss (or NOT Miss) About Summer
The end of summer is always bittersweet for me. While I am certainly ready to settle back into a tighter schedule that includes a few afternoons a week to myself, I’m also feeling a little bummed out that our summer is coming to an end.
Could You Be the Parent of an Olympian?
As the families of the world gather around their TVs to watch Olympic athletes perform unbelievable feats of strength, speed, and agility, I wonder how many mothers out there are thinking to themselves: Could my child be an Olympian?
Go Fly a Kite
In my early years of motherhood when I still vainly thought perfection was within reach, I was drawn to the life of Mr. Banks. You know, the British banker-father in the movie “Mary Poppins” who insists on running his home with precision.
Spiritual Sundays: The Invisible Woman
It’s tough to feel like your efforts go unnoticed and like there’s nothing to show for your back breaking, heart wrenching work. Whenever I’m feeling this way, I am reminded of the following excerpt from Nicole Johnson’s novel, The Invisible Woman.
Thank You, Dad
I know there are women out there who don’t feel it’s their job to acknowledge their husbands on Father’s Day (“He’s not my father . . .”), but personally, I feel so grateful for what my husband is doing for my children that I just can’t help myself.
When Then Syndrome
We’ve been waiting for this day for a LONG time. In less than three weeks, my family will be moving into the home that will serve as our final resting place. So now that I finally get to settle down l, I can’t help but ask myself the question: Now will I be satisfied?
The Swing of Summer
Now that summer is in full swing, I’m guessing most mothers already have a game plan in place for the upcoming months. But before you fill your calendar to overflowing with every summer camp available, I have a few thoughts that I hope will get you excited about this rare time when you get your children […]
A Thick Skinned Mother
I went to bed shedding a few tears of frustration. Why? Because sometimes I get tired of being “The Bad Guy”. It would be easier to let them eat Cocoa Puffs in front of the TV every day this summer. But, we all want more for our children, don’t we?
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