Archive for January, 2010

GUEST BLOG POST: Communication with Sons – by Renee Martinez, founder, www.raisingboysworld.com


Walking into motherhood after leading an independent life is an enormous change in itself. Having a boy adds an entirely new dimension of newness to the mix.As women, caring for a girl is familiar. We share the same bodies and for the most part, we know the twists and turns ...

Just a Number — by Robin


Earlier this week, I attended a luncheon gathering of some interesting older women writers in my town. I love being with upbeat elderly people, women in particular. There's so much to be said for learning from the experiences of others, especially those who have lived longer than you. I try ...

Hugs, Cuddles and Eskimo Kisses — by Cara


In my last blog entry, I discussed how I took a little “vacation” from being a full-time Mom and how my husband wanted to take over running the house, working full-time from home, and taking care of our son and one of our dogs. I must give him a lot ...

What Goes Around Comes Around: Sending Sick Kids to School — by Jamie


Last week, after a perfectly normal Thursday, I put Jayda to bed, only to have her wake me up at 2:30 a.m. saying, “Mommy, something’s not right.” I touched her forehead, and it was burning hot. After taking her temperature and discovering it was 102.6, I dosed her with Tylenol ...

Wisdom Tooth Week — by Robin


I got my lower left wisdom tooth pulled this week. A filling had cracked, and I was advised to take it out.Years ago, I had had four adult teeth pulled when I was getting braces, and I survived. I had totally forgotten that I also had my lower right wisdom ...

Vacation from Motherhood — by Cara


My husband and I decided, after much debate, that he could handle taking care of the house, our dog, our rambunctious son, work from home...and do it all really well, all by himself. I said to him, well, millions of Moms do it everyday, why don’t you try it if ...

Putting Things in Perspective — by Jamie


Last weekend, the mother of one of Jayda’s day care friends invited us to join them in attending “Disney on Ice.” Jayda was thrilled when I explained to her that “Mickey Mouse and all the Princesses would be ice skating, and she and her friend could sit together and watch ...

Birthday Dreamin’ — by Robin


What have you dreamt about doing that you wish you could make happen?A friend raised the question this week, as I pondered how to celebrate my birthday this summer. This summer? - you're probably saying. I know...I'm thinking WAY ahead, but time goes fast, and it is important to me. ...

Loving Without Regret — by Cara


I read Robin’s article about happiness on Friday. She truly loves her son, and it most certainly comes across in her blogs. I know she has exasperating days; we all do as parents. But Robin doesn’t give up. She lives in the moment and tries to find a silver lining ...

Back to School — by Jamie


This was a big week in the education-department for the Levines: Jayda started nursery school, and I registered for some important classes of my own. Both were big milestones for each of us, though Jayda’s transition was far easier than I expect my return to college will be.Jayda has been ...