April 15th, 2009 by admin
By Jennifer Wider, MD,
Author of The New Mom’s Survival Guide: How to Reclaim Your body, Your Health, Your Sanity, and Sex Life After Having a Baby
When I was pregnant with my first child, I had no absolutely no idea what to expect. I went about my business as if nothing was different. At work I’d occasionally glance down at my growing belly as thoughts of chubby, quiet, smiling babies dressed in all-white filled my mind. I had convinced myself that my life wouldn’t really change.
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April 13th, 2009 by admin
Is it any wonder . . .
Most people go through mid-life crises when their kids are teenagers?
Fewer parents are grounding their teenager — to avoid being stuck at home with them?
So many moms and dads downgrade to one-bedroom condos once their teens graduate from high school?
Mood swings? Check. Eye rolls? Check. Slamming doors and easily annoyed teens? Check. Check. Read the rest of this entry »
March 31st, 2009 by admin
Stay-at-home moms often complain that since having children, their minds have turned to mush and they often forget things. One of our moms, Krissy, told us, “I was appointed PTA vice president once. I set up an orientation meeting for the previous year’s board and the incoming board. Everybody showed up for it — except me!”
Yes, moms do forget things. We’ll admit, there is truth to this, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Your mind is agile and efficient, and if you want to be more alert and have more intellectual stimulation, the only thing standing in your way is your own perceived limitations. Last year, Heather and her husband actually forgot their anniversary! It shocked both of them. Between work, the kids’ school commitments, friends, and family, it was lost in the shuffle. Often forgetting a big event like that is a wake-up call that you need to give your schedule and organizational methods (and possibly your relationship with your husband) more attention. It is also important not to be too hard on yourself when you inevitably forget. Read the rest of this entry »
September 8th, 2008 by admin
Motherhood & More
By Melissa Stanton
www.lifesupportformoms.com
Women are often defined by their relationships to others, and for most of history women followed the single-lane path from being a father’s daughter to a husband’s wife to a child’s mother. While familial labels also apply to males, men have traditionally been allowed to just be whomever they are—without a stated link to someone else. (Think of the notable men, past and present, about whom you know little or nothing regarding their marital and family status.) Read the rest of this entry »
June 12th, 2008 by admin
Timothy walked into STRONG Learning Center for his tutoring session, but that day he was too distressed to begin his schoolwork. “Every morning I have to wash my face, get dressed, comb my hair, brush my teeth, and eat breakfast,” he blurted. “And my mom wants me to feed the cat too! How many chores can a kid do? I probably have more chores than any ten-year-old in the world!” Read the rest of this entry »
