’True Mothers’ (Japanese movie w/subtitles): Review by Hannah Singer
January 29th, 2021
I am an adoptive mom of an 8th grader, adopted from birth, just like the adoptive parents in this movie. When I was offered to review this movie, I was somewhat reluctant. Even after all these years, I am sensitive to the situation. Basically, I didn’t want to be upset or ...
Flipping Parenting On It’s Head! by Ali Skylar
January 22nd, 2021
For me, one of the benefits to being an older parent is that as I’ve gotten older, I’ve gotten wiser. Wiser though in ways I wish I had been when my kids were younger. I don’t believe that anyone - no matter whether you're a younger or motherhood later mom - ...
The Distance Learning Playbook for Parents by co-author Rosalind Wiseman (Book Excerpt)
October 6th, 2020
HAPPINESS? What is it? Before the pandemic, most parents, when asked what they want for their children, said, “I want my child to be happy.” But what does happiness really mean? It can’t mean free from painful experiences or conflict with others because those things constantly hap- pen. It can’t be free ...
Waves of Mom Emotion by Robin Gorman Newman
June 3rd, 2019
It’s not a task I enjoy, but I started receiving warning messages stating my laptop storage is almost at capacity. So….I’ve begun the painstaking process of email purging. I never would have thought that hitting the Delete key would inspire a piece….but I find myself at the keyboard feeling a wave ...
Meet Later Mom Ophira Eisenberg
February 12th, 2019
AGE: 47 RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Married RESIDENCE: Brooklyn, NY SON’S NAME/AGE: Lucas, 3 Years Old Standup Comedian Host of NPR’s Ask Me Another Frequent host and teller with The Moth, featured on Moth Radio Hour, podcast, in two of their best-selling books. What was your road to parenthood like? It was a long road. I spent most of my adult life ...
Scattered Pictures of the Smiles We Left Behind by Sharon O’Donnell
June 9th, 2018
As Father's Day approaches, I've been going through the old 8mm films and VHS tapes that my dad has taken of family and friends over the years. We are so blessed that he was ahead of the game when he bought that 8mm camera with the big bright lights on ...
GUEST BLOG POST: Create an Effective Homework Space for Your ADHD Child by Joyce Wilson
June 9th, 2016
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can hinder your child’s ability to focus, create goals, prioritize their work and stay organized. But did you know that you can actually help combat the symptoms of ADHD with a well-designed space for school projects? A workspace free from distraction can keep kids on ...
Aunt Mary Stewart by Sharon O’Donnell
October 17th, 2015
My Aunt Mary Stewart died last week at the grand age of 100 years old. She was the epitome of the Southern lady, full of goodness, hospitality, faith, and words of wisdom. Back in March, our whole family got together to celebrate her 100th birthday, and this photo was taken ...
The Raising of the Soft and Entitled… aka the Millennials…. By Vicky Dal Molin
July 21st, 2015
It hit me recently that I have been playing into what I have come to realize has become a generation of parents who just don’t parent anymore. Where and when did having to actually parent disappear? It’s a Saturday afternoon and my almost 3 year old decides to start arguing with me ...
Things You Need to Know About Parenting In the USA (When You’re an Aussie) – By Vicky Dal Molin
July 14th, 2015
So I came across quite an amusing article today titled 15 Things You Need To Know About Parenting in Australia by Jenna Gallina**. It brought me back and reminded me exactly how fabulous growing up in Australia really was. Which made me think…. If it that much different here in ...
