City Mom in a Queens World by Vicky Dal Molin
March 11th, 2014
So I am having a I miss NYC week this week. I know that technically Queens qualifies as NYC but in 20 minutes the other day I managed to run more errands than I would have in 3 hours in Queens. There was no driving to 4 different locations, taking ...
When did it become ok to bully others? – By Vicky Dal Molin
March 4th, 2014
I’m coming off a weekend where I had to watch my usually healthy and happy son be completely miserable…. And it was all as a result of my decision to agree to my son having his 18 month immunisations. From the minute I was pregnant it became apparent that the vaccine ...
Becoming “That” Mom. What I Was Never Told About Having A Toddler! by Vicky Dal Molin
February 25th, 2014
I became one of those mum’s this past weekend. You know the ones that you see in the department store or supermarket, their child throwing a tantrum of a lifetime throwing themselves around the floor. And it shouldn’t have surprised me really but the looks that I got as I ...
A Lesson in Humility: Age Sometimes Doesn’t Matter by Vicky Dal Molin
February 18th, 2014
“Whoever loves becomes humble. Those who love have, so to speak, pawned a part of their narcissism.” Freud said that. Smart guy…. And something I’ve learnt to have at least some element of truth to it. When I was pregnant with my son I joined a forum for pregnant woman who’s babies ...
Preparing for the tough questions… or at least starting to. By Vicky Dal Molin
February 11th, 2014
Well I certainly wasn’t expecting so much positive feedback that I received from my last post. I’m glad that those that read it and commented positively enjoyed the read. No pressure for this week or anything. And I can certainly assure those that raised it….. there’s no taking the Aussie ...
Help, I’m having a baby at 42! by Lori Loesch
January 23rd, 2014
I have been asked to blog for Motherhoodlater.com, and I couldn't be happier. I have always wanted to be a writer. I never pursued that dream, but I write a lot, and always kept the idea in my heart. I married my husband when I was 27 years old. We married ...
Stumbling Through Midlife Without The Right Shoes by Melissa Swedoski
December 10th, 2013
Lately I've been pondering this conundrum of midlife parenting, because not only do I have two toddler girls just beginning their journey, but I have a 72-year-old father who just started a new job. Just goes to show that whatever you think is going to happen, never happens quite that ...
5th Grade Science by Conlee Ricketts
November 11th, 2013
My daughter had to participate in an “Egg Drop” again for science class this year. Last year she had to create something to keep her egg safe from a two story drop. She had to work on her own, at home, and using any supplies she wanted. This year, at ...
Small Talk by Conlee Ricketts
October 21st, 2013
I confess: I am socially awkward. Small talk physically hurts me. Barbeques, potlucks, staff meetings, work parties, birthday parties, it all hurts. It's a weird kind of physical pain that obviously starts in my head the minute I know I will be expected to attend any of these events. Next ...
When I’m 95 by Conlee Ricketts
October 14th, 2013
The following is a personal exercise I did during a 21 day course called Remember and Do What Matters offered by Artist, Author, and Actionista, Mary Anne Radmacher. The exercise was for me to write a letter to myself now, from my 95 year old self. Enjoy a private peek ...
