I often joke around with my friends that marriage is an unrealistic proposition: tethering your life — emotionally and financially — to someone else’s from the moment you breathe “I do” to the last breath you ever take. It’s a noble proposition. And for those who do it successfully, I applaud the commitment. But for many,…
Anger and Change
Anger is such a waste of good energy. Some people thrive on anger – they let it consume them, and sadly, don’t realize that overtime, it slowly becomes part of who they are. If you think about it…most of the time, what makes us angry is merely the result of unmet expectations. How to reduce…
What’s Your Next Move?
We moms put a lot of pressure on ourselves. And we allow others to put pressure on us as well — our kids, our parents, our siblings, our friends. They may not even know they’re doing it. Innocently, they may be offering advice or sharing their hopes and aspirations for our well being. But you know…
What Do You Expect?
Have you ever observed children as they play pretend? They often mimic the habits and dialogue of their parents and older siblings — doing and saying things they think they are supposed to… Does playing pretend ever stop? True we may not be hovering over a miniature kitchen, mashing plastic fruit into bowls and sharing a “num,…