Will this Mother’s Day be special for the moms in our lives, or will it be a mere “Hallmark holiday”? Practically from the start, the commercialization of this holiday has been a concern. Early in the 20th century, the founder of the American version of Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis, recoiled at the growing tradition of [...]
As a mom of two kids under age 5, I know how hard it can be to take care of yourself on a regular basis. And I don’t mean taking a shower or brushing your teeth. I mean something I call “self-care” — practicing self-nurturing and self-development. It may seem like the only people who [...]
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Let me tell you something personal: I gained more than 40 pounds during my second pregnancy. Then I worked extremely hard and lost it all. Losing that much weight (from pregnancy or not) isn’t an easy task. Initially, I had difficulty becoming motivated to lose weight. I told myself it was because I’m a foodie. [...]
I did all the organizing for our son’s second birthday, hoping that Bob would help out during the party itself. But no, he spent the whole time talking with his buddies while I raced around doing everything, except for when he cut the cake and then looked at me like he deserved some kind of [...]
If you find yourself craving a community of caring moms, you are not alone—although you probably feel like you are. Motherhood can be isolating. Mothers in our society spend so much time interacting one on one with their children, navigating new and challenging situations all by themselves, that they end up believing that they
Since becoming a mom, I’ve been experiencing more intense PMS. Is this normal? And what can I do? Yes, studies have shown that having children increases the chance of having more intense premenstrual syndrome (PMS). While it’s not going to put you in the hospital–though the prospect of that kind of rest may sometimes sound [...]
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s hard not to dream of that one day a year when you can take a break and your family takes care of you. You may be looking forward to being served a special meal or going out to your favorite place with well behaved, cooperative children. Are [...]
Nothing changes your life like having a baby. There are all the changes to your body and way of thinking, all the work to prepare for the delivery, and all the adjustments you weren’t prepared for in getting used to the baby’s needs. As if that’s not enough, there’s learning how to leave your precious [...]
Cucumbers on your eyes. Subtle, new age music soothing you to near sleep. Soft, cushy pillows. The aromatic scent of candles and lotions…Ahh… The Spa Experience. You remember it, don’t you? From Before. Before the baby. Before sleepless nights. Before preschool drop-off or swimming lessons. Before you lost yourself to the responsibility (and, of course,
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