Want to feel less stressed out? If you're a "control" freak, the solution could be as simple as learning to let go.
Real Simple and the Families and Work Institute asked more than 3,000 women between the ages of 25 to 54 about their time and found out that, even when they despise doing certain tasks, they largely refuse to let anyone else lend a hand.
I’ve spoken before about how I think it’s important to always look happy when you see your children.
When people hear that I have twins, one of the first questions I'm usually asked is, "Do you have family around to help you?"
The answer to that question is like one of the relationship status options on Facebook: It's complicated. Although my mother and stepfather live nearby, I haven't spoken to them since Elby turned two. My mom bought her only grandchild a tricycle at that birthday but she's never seen her ride it. Since Elby will be five in November, she’s long since grown out of the three-wheeler phase and now has a big girl bike she rides everywhere but her trike still resides in the garage waiting patiently for the twins.
A few weeks ago, I posted some advice to a grandmother-to-be seeking information on how to be a good grandmother. While many of you reading this are pregnant or mothers of young children - your mother (or mother-in-law) may appreciate this information, especially if there is tension in your relationship.
In many ways, moms have their own special language.
When you have children, your life changes forever, and you suddenly find that your conversations are more often about vomit and bodily fluids than current events and world issues.
Luckily, there are some laughs along the way. So to help all the new moms out there, we've got a very special dictionary of words that have special meanings for mothers:
Mom's Dictionary
Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert.
My go-to comfort role is "supporter" -- which is not always a good thing. I spend too much time doing other people's jobs because I'm right there; or I have the time; or I feel guilty leaving a crummy job for someone else to do.
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I want to be supermom. I can't help but think in my mind that I have to be.
A few days ago I stumbled across a poignant blog post on Facebook. The essay, written by a hospice nurse, recounted the top five regrets people in their final days had shared with her over the yea
I stopped “growing up” years ago. Now I’m in the process of shrinking toward my 40's. However, I still remember growing pains. Not the emotional pain of growing up - the BFFs who barely lasted a week or the boy who didn’t like you back because you were too tall.
