My Halloween Angel
Halloween is the scariest holiday of the year, especially at my house. I live in sheer terror, from the first week of October, of my young daughter asking for a homemade costume.
View ArticleMy father died
Losing a parent is unbearable - not only do we lose someone who we've truly known our entire lives, but we lose a part of ourselves. Read one mother's feelings and thoughts on losing her father in the...
View ArticleMother - Guilty as charged
We moms can keep ourselves pretty busy second-guessing every decision we make. And, oh, the angst we feel when we occasionally do something for ourselves! As Stephanie Ray Brown urges us to overcome...
View ArticleAn incredible bond
Twins can be eerie sometimes - sharing strong bonds. After all, they were wombmates before they were even born! Even the mother of four month old twinsn notices the tendency her babies have for...
View ArticleIf you can't breathe, laugh!
Children turn your life upside -- the midnight feedings, continuous diaper changing, the spit-up, no more late night dates. But what if I told you there is spirituality to be learned and found within...
View ArticleA theory of falling bodies - Would I eat the apple?
Writer Cora Schenberg discusses some of the tragedies of life, including a miscarriage she experienced, and asks if we could change things, would we?
View ArticleJust call me fruitloop
Writer Marla Hardee Milling shares how she broke free from her shyness and found another personality she never knew existed - at clown school!
View ArticleMotherhood: A Hollywood reality check
Moms of the world, let's give ourselves a break. The reality is life is more difficult once we have kids. Often there is no one standing on the sidelines cheering us on, and letting us know we are...
View ArticleMust-read books about motherhood
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View ArticleThe explosion: New moms and breastfeeding
A house with a newborn can be a crazy, busy place. When the infant first comes home, your complete focus is on that baby's care -- and other things like your social life don't rate at all. If showers...
View ArticleWhen everyone keeps asking when you're going to get pregnant
If you’re trying to conceive, how do you deal with the question from friends, family and even strangers: "So, when are you going to have a baby?"
View ArticleIntuition versus expert advice
The waiting room is crowded just before lunchtime, so I am sitting thigh to thigh with other mothers and their babies in the "well" section. To my left is a thirtyish mother and, asleep in the car seat...
View ArticleThe risks of multiple pregnancy associated with IVF
In-Vitro fertilization (IVF) is an exciting therapy that offers many infertile couples the opportunity to achieve pregnancy that would not otherwise exist. It's important for couples to remember that...
View ArticleYes, you CAN get organized
<p><strong>We don’t blame you — it’s hard to feed the kids, get them off to school, go to work, run errands and prepare dinner at the end of the day. There’s so much to do during your...
View ArticleYes, you CAN get organized
<p><strong>We don’t blame you — it’s hard to feed the kids, get them off to school, go to work, run errands and prepare dinner at the end of the day. There’s so much to do during your...
View Article6 Ways to keep the romance alive after baby
<STRONG>Caring for a newborn can be time-consuming and utterly exhausting, which doesn’t exactly put a new mom in the mood for a little, ahem, alone time with her hubby. But keeping the romance...
View ArticlePregnancy sex tips: Keeping the spark alive
<STRONG>When switching from the role of man and woman to Daddy and Mommy, it is common for your relationship to be pushed to the wayside. Most couples would agree that sex is an important part of...
View ArticleCleaning tips for busy moms
<STRONG>Have you ever noticed how hard it is to vacuum with a toddler on your hip? When you become a mom, your house gets messier, yet you have even less time to clean. That just doesn't seem...
View ArticleHow to find the right playgroup for you
<STRONG>Becoming a mother, while wonderful, is challenging. Let’s face it, no one wants to admit she may feel inadequate or question her instincts. Attending a playgroup or a moms group...
View Article8 Ways to make a new mom feel pampered
<STRONG>Do you know a new mom? If so, you likely know a woman who is thrilled with her new role and genuinely enthralled with her new baby. Let’s be honest, though. New moms are tired and in need...
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