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Mothering Thoughts From Some Midlife Mothers…..(In Celebration of Mother’s Day)

“Truly, in many ways, my (adult) life began with the arrival of my children. As the days move forward, I beam with joy at their growth and my seemingly endless amount of love for them. I love to be a … Continue reading


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Cyma Shapiro Interviews Elizabeth Benedict, Author of What My Mother Gave Me

Q: Mothering is a complex topic fraught with so many aspects and adjuncts. What was the impetus for writing this type of book? A: Obsession is the impetus for most books, and this was no exception. The last gift my mother … Continue reading


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Birthday Parties with Special Needs…

Raising a child with a special need certainly has its ups and downs. An impending birthday party, either for your child or a peer, can be a roller coaster ride of emotions for both you and your child. With creative … Continue reading


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Priceless…

 http://www.motherhoodwtf.com  I’m the mom who makes you feel better about your parenting.


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Quote of the Day

www.angelasouthern.com (Psssst: she makes cards for Trader Joe’s)  


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International Women’s Day (3/8/13)

Dear Reader: I can honestly say that if every woman around the world was given the gift of one day off, the result would be: Priceless. http://www.internationalwomensday.com/about.asp  


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Nurturing the Soul of Your Family: An Interview with Author Renee Peterson Trudeau

Q: Many of your book’s supporters — Harville Hendrix, Jennifer Louden, Vicki Abeles — talk about the timeliness of this book, which you stress in the introduction. Why is this? A: Nurturing the Soul of Your Family was born from … Continue reading


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Meditations for Mothers

Leap Once you warm up with baby steps, you’re ready to take your next leap. Take a leap of faith and know you can make it. Decide to leap over tall buildings with a single bound. Close your eyes and … Continue reading


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Trends of the Future – Results of the Consumer Electronics Show (2013)

I recognize that I’m slightly behind the times. By that, I mean that I’m four weeks past the unveiling of numerous new gadgets for 2013 (a la the Consumer Electronics Show). Undoubtedly, all of the following is now obsolete. But, … Continue reading


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Quote of the Day

Regarding motherhood and her involvement in the show, “Nurse Jackie,” via the New York Times (2/17/13) – actress and midlife mother (with two young children) Edie Falco, 49 - “Well, I can’t speak for every mom, but…,” she said with … Continue reading


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