What to Do When Your Child Says, “I’m Bored”
“I’m bored.” Two words stated by every child within 48 hours of the end of the school year, during a family dinner, a sibling’s piano recital or other places. Parents respond with ideas until they […]
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How to Cope With Sick Kids
It seems like a good time to address the cold and flu season. The kids are sick and soon you will be too. And if history repeats itself, so will Dad. The good news is […]
An Interview With a One Year Old
I always wonder what goes on in a child’s mind, a small person who can’t yet speak in full sentences. However, I am convinced if interviewed, a one-year-old would be articulate. The interview might go […]
Tips and Wisdom for the New Mom
No Makeup Required readers asked for advice on being a new mom. A first baby brings a love so deep only known by a mother. A little anxiety, fear and guilt along the way are […]
How to Deal With Competitive Moms Comparing Their Kids to Yours
What do I say to another Mom who seems to compare her daughter with my daughter on everything? I have a problem dealing with competitive moms. Both girls are 4 and in preschool together. Help. […]
When a Family Vacation Is Not a Break for a Mom
We are going on our family vacation in a few weeks. While I am happy to have a change of scenery, it is always so much work for me to plan and prepare. It doesn’t […]
How Come I am in the Cheap Seats of My Kids Lives?
“Hi Mom! We’re home!” Wil and Brad yell. The door bangs shut as scampering feet run into the mudroom. Coats and backpacks are hung up on the appropriate hook, shoes are taken off without asking, […]
Who is the “Best Mom in the World”?
If you had to choose among the millions of mothers on our planet — who deserves the honor, the “Best Mother in the World?” That’s an awfully large number to choose from… Perhaps these moms? […]
On Being a New Mom – How To Handle Peoples Comments
Is it appropriate for people to comment if my toddler looks like me or my husband? It just rubs me the wrong way. Asked by Sonia – San Diego, CA When you are a new […]
Balancing Work, Family and Everything Else as a Mom
There I was, sitting in the basement bathroom of my ancestral home escaping the family escapades for a moment of peace. I noticed a stack of games in the corner. A game called “Tip It” […]