Tag: balance

Why I Want Nothing for Mother’s Day

Has anyone asked you what you want for Mother’s Day this year? Yeah, me neither BUT I have given a lot of thought as...

I’d Love a Seat At The Table, But Only If We...

Back in December, a dear friend invited me to a women’s leadership luncheon that was set to highlight women who had fought to have...

Get in the Picture, Mom!

What Mom doesn't love cute pictures of her kids? These days, we all seem to have social media accounts bursting with images of birthday...

I Want Gritty Kids, but I am Their Biggest Obstacle

I am writing this from a makeshift greenroom as my son shoots a commercial for a local news station. I am literally pacing between...

Waiting for the Mail: The Undue Anxiety of High School Juniors...

I must give the disclaimer that I'm not the parent of a high school student. But as a former high school teacher who continues...

Is Balance the Unicorn of Motherhood?

We all want balance... Is balance in motherhood a unicorn? We're all trying to find and create balance to deal with our crazy demanding lives,...

“Where’s the button?” How battery operated toys rule my life.

From the depths of the closet I pulled out a forgotten Raggedy Andy. “Oh look, Ellie! It’s Raggedy Andy! I bet he would love...

How a Massage Helped Me Be a More Patient Mom

A full hour massage seems a bit indulgent, right?  You're a busy MOM for heaven's sake, not a Lady of Leisure! Well, if you didn't have...

Perfect Parenting

I saw these words on the cover of a magazine and thought of how unrealistic this title was. Even if the article perfectly described...