When my son was a baby, I joined a mother’s group. I enjoyed being part of the group, but one thing always bothered me. Some of the mothers seemed to be exceptionally focused on how much their babies weighed. The bigger the child’s size and weight, the more bragging rights that mother had. I would […]
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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
Online Moms’ Groups: Helpful or Hurtful? Read More »
Last year, media reports suggested that a baby boom was in the works courtesy of the naughty and risque book trilogy 50 Shades of Grey by E.L. James. In a less titillating argument, others credit the economic recovery for spurring a U.S. baby boom. In fact, according to a U.S. Fertility Forecast report released by Demographic Intelligence,
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How can any of us forget the tumultuous years of adolescence as we navigated tight-knit cliques and sometimes confusing social networks. Even as adults, transitioning into new groups is scary and intimidating, especially when you feel like you are simply circling and aren’t sure how to break through in a meaningful way. And these issues
Oh Mama! Feeling Cliqued Out? Read More »