“I know just what you should do!” says the mom sitting next to you at the park, observing the tantrum your toddler is throwing at the moment. Ok, maybe she has a good idea, but chances are you know your child and the situation better than anyone else. In an effort to “solve” everyone’s parenting …
Tag 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 …
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 …
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 …
Sep 02
This, too, shall pass
How many times do your kids drive you absolutely crazy in a given day? How many spills, muddy shoes, atomic diapers and barfing incidents do you have to clean up after, squabbles do you have to moderate, meals do you have to prepare, instructions do you have to repeat 47 times? Do you sometimes feel …