If you divided up mothering into all of its individual tasks, you'd get quite a lot of pieces. There's disciplining, training, nurturing, diffusing tantrums, wiping, consoling, teaching, and did I mention disciplining?! There's also the daily tasks of managing a household thrown into the mix, which includes cleaning, laundering, cooking, ... Read More...

All moms love their kids. But if we're being honest, I think many of us would confess that we may not necessarily like them. And spend most of our time during the day with them? The notion is simply inconceivable to a lot of us. It's sad, but it's also a sign of the culture we live in. I get it, because I've been there. When I would pick ... Read More...

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I don't know exactly when it happened. It was subtle and gradual, but my relationship with my preteen son has shifted ever so slightly. At 10 he has started to pull away from me a little, and gravitate towards my husband more. I know it won't be long before that soft, smooth face will be sprouting fuzz and the voice that still calls me "Mommy" ... Read More...