Being a good mom involves more than just taking care of the kids. It’s about creating a nurturing environment where emotions can be expressed, issues can be resolved, and happiness prevails. This is no easy task, especially with the everyday stresses of life. That’s why maintaining strong and healthy marriages and relationships is crucial for moms.
Romance has changed a lot since the carefree days of being newly married and child free. The days of dining out on a whim or booking a spontaneous romantic weekend getaway are a distant memory. If it weren't for the occasional...
“Mommy, we have two kinds of hearts. One that is filled with love and the other one that keeps us alive.” — M, age 5
This will be my fifth Valentine’s Day without my husband. When he died, I was...
Maybe it's your own grandmother who never spoke about it. A friend of a friend. Another mom in your child's class. Or maybe you're the one in four who has experienced pregnancy loss. For me, it's all of the above. I never imagined I would be a part of this particular mom's club — the one where we lost a baby we loved but never met. The club that has us silently grieving years after the loss, while everyone else has forgotten.
All parents know it can be very difficult to find time alone with a spouse. With three kids and a full calendar, my husband and I are lucky to get an hour together after the kids are in bed...
Kids, I’m going to tell you an incredible story… the story of how I met your father. Why have I decided to do this, you ask? Well, because I like to think our story is pretty amazing, and...
Suddenly, I missed Saguaro Lake.
I was looking out the window in our Boston apartment at the cloudy, wintery snowscape and hating it. I wasn't hating it consciously, but this Arizona girl can only take so much of grey skies and...
I’m well aware of the statistics on you, second marriage. We are even more likely to fail than a first marriage because, to summarize the hundreds of internet articles on the subject, we have even more complexities than does a first marriage, with even less of the 'glue' that can hold together a shaky union.
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Ugh. GREAT! Don’t get me wrong, I love my husband. I love romance. I love, well, LOVE. But a day with so much emphasis on society’s definition of romance is a little much for me....
In January there was the Women's March. In March there was "A Day Without a Woman" for International Women's Day. I want my daughters to live in a society in which they are respected and have equal opportunity to their male...
How to get your way when you're nice
Nice is in my nature. I give people the benefit of the doubt. I hold doors. I was raised on "yes, ma'am" and "no, sir." I smile when I'm uncomfortable or upset....
Know what no one tells you before you have kids? Snagging a seat at the restaurant's bar will no longer be an option, and a relaxing dinner out is simply not a thing with little ones in tow! And...
I don't know about you, but I'm ready to see 2020 in the rearview mirror. Bye Felicia. It's been real, but we're so done. Like a bad breakup, I'm ready for a clean break and a fresh start in...
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A Mother’s Day Gift Guide :: Ideas to Celebrate Every Mom!
As Mother's Day approaches, it's time to honor the incredible women who have shaped our lives with love, wisdom, and boundless support. Whether she's...
