The few sources of comfort I found after the Newtown tragedy and ideas for healing and talking to your children. Continue reading
December 17, 2012
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July 17, 2010
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Chief Worry Officer
Husband leaned in close, looked directly into my eyes and said, “You’re the CWO – the Chief Worry Officer.” I smiled, well, smirked, back. He was right. In fact, my mind these days is consumed with worry. Is it unhealthy … Continue reading
June 9, 2010
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Art Lesson
Sobbing, four year old Daughter stared defiantly back at me. “Yogurt,” she choked. “No!” I said for the third time. Exactly why I chose to dig in my heels over her third yogurt is one of the … Continue reading
January 28, 2010
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Bad Day on the Mommy Job
In my former corporate job, a bad day meant revenue was off, every email I read was another roadblock, I had too many meetings and no time to go pee or eat lunch, or a meeting was a major waste … Continue reading
January 19, 2010
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From Mom to Parent
My sister-in-law recently commented that she feels she’s made the transition from mothering to parenting. Her three kids are now ages five to ten and she said she finds herself needing less to do things for them (bathing, … Continue reading
December 16, 2009
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Mom’s Christmas Lesson
Last Sunday, we had a special guest at our small country church: One of the bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. “Oh, that’s right, the Bishop’s visiting today,” I said as the children and I entered … Continue reading
November 18, 2009
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Mom Seeking Wife
I cut some slices of cheese and put them on a plate with Carrs Rosemary crackers. I set them on the coffee table in the family room then brought the basket of laundry over to fold. Wouldn’t it … Continue reading
October 13, 2009
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Real Mommy Interview: Quality Garage Time
Jennifer, a former freelance journalist who still finds time to write (and read) on the side, has three daughters ages 8, 4-1/2 and 3 What time do your kids get up in the morning? My early bird … Continue reading
September 29, 2009
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Random Streams of Mommy Consciousness
Date: September something Time: 8:07 am Location: Three mile stretch from home to Daughter’s preschool What a beautiful day. This morning schedule is really working out well. Load up the car with Daughter’s backpack. Wait for bus with … Continue reading
June 15, 2009
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Real Mommy: Freedom to Play
Alex has two girls, ages three and four. She and her husband recently relocated to Argentina from Washington, DC.