Did you know... 70% of girls believe they don't measure up in some way. I recently had the pleasure of attending the Dove Self Esteem Summit for Girls and I can tell you I was extremely touched by the experience. Watching the young women on the panel talk about what advice they would give … [Read more...]
A Fabulous Weekend at Blue Mountain!
One of the drawbacks of working from home is the lack of contact and camraderie with my colleagues. Writing for Urbanmoms, I've gotten to know a fabulous group of people and fellow writers, but thus far it's largely been a virtual relationship. This past weekend in Blue … [Read more...]
Motherload – A Hilarious New Web Series for Moms!
My kids are standing here wondering what the hell is going on. I'm sitting at the computer laughing my head off. The reason? Motherload. This is a new web series, created by Fresh Baked Entertainment, and it's hilarious. Whether it's dealing with insufferable moms who bask in their … [Read more...]
The big juggling act (motherhood, work and timing) in a very competitive job market!
Going back after maternity leave is easier said then done, and this time I am not just talking about feeling guilty about leaving your child in daycare. Rather working out daycare times and a work schedule is harder then ever. Especially difficult is when you are competing for jobs now and … [Read more...]
Is WORK From Home Motherhood a Recipe for Insanity?
I have long dreamed about being a stay at home mom (well work from home as that is what it is eh?). I flirted with it on 2 maternity leaves and then took the complete plunge in February after a failed nanny disaster. As any mother knows, work from home mommies and go to work mommies "work" their … [Read more...]
Oh, Btw, Now I’m a Parenting Expert
I had to share this with you. Today I got a call from a newspaper asking for my perspective on a current issue related to children. They wanted a quote from me as, get this, "a parenting expert". Wtf?! I just about choked. Me? An expert on parenting? Um, no. No. No. And a big fat NO. So, I laughed … [Read more...]
Getting Out the Door
As the mama of six children aged newborn to nine, I clearly run a busy household. With back-to-school season upon us, many mamas have been looking to me for advice on how to deal with the stress and anxiety of getting everyone ready and out the door on time in the morning. It's been an ongoing … [Read more...]
Reflections- 10 Years of Motherhood
Yesterday my son, my first born, turned 10. In a flash he went from this:To this: And the whole thing just seems inconceivable. For one thing, I can't seem to accept the fact that I am not 19 anymore. I can't believe that I am actually old enough to have a child in the double digits let alone that … [Read more...]
A Review of Meg Wolitzer’s The Ten Year Nap
Four friends meet weekly at a NYC café to share the trials and joys of motherhood over coffee and bagels. Such is the premise for Meg Wolitzer's The Ten Year Nap. The story examines the lives and choices of several mothers, who have placed their careers on hold to stay home and … [Read more...]
Random Musings on a Wednesday Afternoon
I can't believe it's June already. My kids are already in summer vacation mode which means it's getting harder to get them to school. Summer means different things for each of them. For the Boy, it means shorts and tank tops no matter what the temperature. I try to explain that even … [Read more...]
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