Help! I Need Somebody! Help! Not Just Anybody!
I’m in a group of Mommas who realized something many years ago – we all had ADs: “Alpha Daughters!” They were just Kindergarteners at the time, but most of them had older siblings and had been coming to the playground for years. They thought they ruled the school! We all realized their wonderful potential, but […]
Comparisons… Why do we do it to ourselves?
Comparison is the thief of joy. So said Teddy Roosevelt, our 26th President. I’m guessing that he was not talking about women and their birth experiences, but this quote absolutely applies to what can happen when we compare our own birth stories with others. Recently I facilitated a postpartum support group for new parents and […]
Feeling Thankful…
I am thankful for a break. I am on break from teaching for the next nine days. I know when I actually count how many days I’m off, and start telling other people about this out loud, that I really, really need a break. Don’t get me wrong, I love my job. I am one […]
You Are a Miracle (Just Ask Your Baby!)
We can become paralyzed that we’re not parenting perfectly – but as far as our babies are concerned, we’re miracles!
New Parenting… Exciting, Scary or Both?
Becoming a new parent can be exciting and scary – at the same time!