Category Archive: Uncategorized

Mar 08

Fun!

Last week we looked at a “Mom” topic – this week will be a “Me” topic.  We’re all able to be better moms (and friends, and daughters, and sisters, and wives, and so forth) when we’re acknowledging and honoring who we are as individual women, apart from all our other roles.  In the weeks to …

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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 …

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Feb 24

Stop, look and LISTEN!

Why is it so hard to be a good listener?  Everyone wants to be better at listening, but it can sometimes be really difficult… particularly for moms surrounded by young children who often have lots (and lots and lots) to say.   What’s so challenging about listening?  Several things, actually, depending on whether you’re interacting …

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Dec 02

Happier Holidays

The phrase “Happy Holidays” is a common greeting in December, but it doesn’t describe the mindset of a lot of moms.  If you’re overwhelmed right now, with a general sense of anxiety about time, a long to-do list, tons of activities and getting everything done, “happy” may not be among the words that best sum …

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Oct 28

Candy, candy everywhere!

Ok moms: besides costumes, what’s the first thing you associate with Halloween?  Very likely, candy.    You may already have children grazing on candy intended for Halloween, and by November 1 you’re likely to be overflowing with acquired trick-or-treat goodies.  It’s hard to keep sugar in check when your house is overflowing with all the …

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