Congratulations! You’ve found a moms’ group that you would like to be part of and you’re officially a dues-paid, card-carrying member. If you are like many people, the hardest part of joining a new group is moving from the newbie phase to seasoned member. This is the step that stops many of us in our […]
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As enthusiastic as I was about finally embracing motherhood, it took me awhile to adjust to my role. The perfectionist in me was haunted by the questions: Am I doing any of this right? Are my mothering instincts good enough? Am I doomed to turn out a kid who will be on parole before his
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Labor Day weekend felt like summer’s last hurrah. All last week, the humid air smelled like watermelons and sweet corn and the temperatures soared. Then a storm beat its way through and drove out the heat. As it rolled away, cooler temperatures and a hint of dry autumn air took over. For many of us
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This past weekend I disengaged. From pretty much everyone. My husband took our kids to his mom’s house while he went on a golfing trip. Our boys love to spend a few days there every summer with Grandma. They work on art projects together, follow the peacocks around, look for her evasive cats, connect with
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I probably sound like a broken record: Parenting with a non-existent or shaky support system can add to stress and anxiety levels. But breaking out of isolation isn’t easy and sometimes you have to get creative to find your tribe. Life transitions, relocations, school changes, and an evolving family life can alter your social system.
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