Ultimatums. No one likes them much, especially the person on the receiving end, but to some degree most moms use them. “If you don’t come to the table right now, you won’t be having dinner tonight!” “If you don’t share the toy by the time I count to three, you’re going to lose it …
Category Archive: Parenting
Mar 10
Don’t get discouraged!
Every mom has been there at some point. You feel completely overwhelmed, ready to wave the white flag and run away to a deserted island where no one wants anything from you, no one is crying, and the mile-long to-do list has been mysteriously replaced by a beach chair and a fruity beverage with a …
Mar 03
Moms behaving badly
Let’s be honest here – we all have mothering moments that we’re thankful no one catches on tape. Nobody gets parenting right all the time, and most moms lose their temper every so often, say things they later wish they hadn’t, and get impatient. What’s more important than our occasional mess-ups are the messages …
Jan 13
Resolve to feel like a great mom!
Yes, this title is a bit odd, but there’s a reason for it. Another option was “Resolve to be a great mom”. But let’s be honest here – you’re already a great mom. The fact that you’re taking time to read blogs on mom websites shows that parenting is important to you – and only …
Dec 16
Manners or mayhem?
Most of us have been there at some point. Right in the middle of opening presents or enjoying the big holiday feast your child yells out something mortifying; “This toy is ugly!” “I hate getting clothes!” “Grandma’s house always smells bad!” “This is the worst food ever!” If you’ve ever had this happen, you know …
Nov 04
Good night, sleep right!
It’s hard to believe something as basic as sleep could be so confusing and even controversial for moms. You worry about helping babies develop healthy sleeping habits and the ability to get themselves to sleep. With older children, there’s the very real concern that they probably aren’t getting enough sleep. And for many moms, the …
Sep 30
I feel pretty…?
“I want to look just like you when I grow up,” your daughter says to you. What’s your immediate response? Can you graciously accept the compliment, or do you have to stop yourself from negating her words, saying something to the affect of, “No, honey, you really don’t”? If you’re like a lot of …
Sep 23
I love you just the way you are
If you’ve listened to much music from the 70’s, you probably know the Billy Joel song that contains these lyrics. The gist of it is that the person the singer loves doesn’t need to change or do anything different to earn his love; she’s perfect just as she is. The ballad is meant to …
