My mom is 73 years old. Even at that age, she still expresses guilt about certain things that happened when we were kids. It breaks my heart to hear because I don’t think anyone should hold on to guilt and pain for that long. And, of course, it is especially painful to hear because she is my mother. I have told her time and time again that she did right by us. We were always … [Read more...]
Are Your Kids Collecting Expensive Souvenirs on Your Guilt Trips?
As parents, we want our children to have every opportunity in the world, including things we may not have had ourselves growing up. When I had my daughter 10 years ago, I knew there were certain emotions that came with being a mother: joy, worry, love, exasperation. What I didn't count on was the guilt that sometimes accompanies parenthood. The guilt of working too hard and not … [Read more...]
Giving Our Children Undivided Attention Isn't Always Easy
Ok, guilty mommy here. Yes, I am guilty of being a little too good at multi-tasking. Lately, I have found myself having a conversation with my children, checking email, writing and planning ideas for my business all at the same time. While I feel as though I am being successful and getting most of the things on my to do list done, my children feel the greatest impact. My girls … [Read more...]
The Difference Between How Moms And Dads Parent
A couple weeks ago, my husband and I took our two kids to Borders to try to hit get some books for cheap(er) during its going out-of--business sale. It was pandemonium"”people everywhere, snatching up books, leaving some shelves empty. I headed toward the cookbooks with my 4-year-old daughter behind me, and I thought my 3-year-old son was sticking behind with his dad. A … [Read more...]