Hi there! My apologies for the long delay since my last post. I can't believe that the last time I wrote something was way before the holiday season even began.

Welcome back to my Modern Mom Blog!! It's a brand new year. And a brand new year, means a brand new start. There is no more perfect time than NOW to make your vision board, and put your plan into action.

Yes, 2012 is about ACTION. This year, we're not just talking - we're walking our talk. And it's gonna be powerful. This year, we're DREAMING BIG.

Appropriately named for Janus, the two headed Roman god of beginnings and endings, January is that doorway into the year ahead, from 2011 to 2012.

I know it's January, but I am NOT going to talk about resolutions!

Instead, I'd like to suggest an alternative -- a simple gut check of what really matters to you, and a moment to tap into your subconscious to recognize what you care about.

I gave up on the typical, knee-jerk New Year’s resolutions a long time ago. You know what I’m talking about: lose ten pounds, exercise more, stop eating carbs, blah, blah, blah. They never stick, and frankly, I find it depressing to be so boring and predictable.

Barbara Machen is the co-author of The Mothers of Reinvention: Reclaim Your Identity, Unleash Your Potential, Love Your Life

There is no validation in motherhood alone. Validation is a big part of who we are as human beings, but it is not something we should be actively seeking as mothers.

The sisters behind the blog, www.meandmeg.com, Leigh and Meg are mothers and intrepretive dancers, who have been f*cking up their kids since 2005.

Zing! goes the arrow of the Sagittarian archer right into the heart of the matter. “Please don’t be so honest” were words spoken to a Sag child.

I just received a text from a friend that read "Let the Holiday Stress Begin."

As we approach the holidays, great focus is placed on generosity. For a mother, who is constantly giving, it can be tough to give more when you feel like you already give so much.