Much is made of the bag a mother-to-be should pack for the hospital in anticipation of the birth and homecoming of the new baby. But really, the thing new moms should be told to prepare is their Motherhood Survival Kit. Remember ladies, you will need this kit to get you through at least 18 years, (in reality, much, much, longer) of raising a child from a helpless infant, … [Read more...]
Every Day is Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day will soon be upon us. This means everywhere I look, I’m bombarded with ads and commercials that picture a happy mother cuddling her baby, getting sloppy kisses from her toddler, or sharing a special moment with her teen. The second Sunday of May is often depicted in loving images, with husbands showering their wives with beautiful and expensive presents and … [Read more...]
Thank God I Have What I Need
For the last few weeks, I have been feeling every one of my 50 years. Motherhood, the job I know I am good at and the one I have always loved, has really been kicking my tail lately. It seems as if all three of my darlings are experiencing growing pains at the exact same time. The fact that I am the primary parent, while my husband leaves the house for the office each day, … [Read more...]
10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Had My First Baby
Seventeen years ago I was hugely pregnant and watching the calendar roll further and further beyond my due date. When I did finally have my baby 10 days past that elusive date, I was thrilled. But I was also completely shocked at just how much real life differed from my fantasies about childbirth and new motherhood. I read the books and took all the courses. I thought I knew … [Read more...]
The Power of Hugs and Kisses
Once I got over my initial shock about the tragedy in Paris, I tried to figure out how to help my three children feel safe in a world that is filled with horrific events. I then remembered a piece that my friend and author, Estelle Erasmus, and I published on Elephant Journal back in March about the importance of hugging and kissing our children throughout their lives. … [Read more...]
