“Mompetition” is not a new idea. In fact, mom bloggers write about it often. They might not be using the cutesy term, but they are writing about the feelings moms experience when other moms attack them. It’s hard to believe, isn’t it? When I first became a mom I had high hopes that the …
What I am about to tell you will come as no surprise. What I am about to tell you probably won’t change your life today. What I am about to tell you is very, very old news. I’m telling you anyway though, because I’m not sure the message is really being internalized. So please listen …
Stress is commonly defined as the failure to respond adequately to mental, emotional, or physical demands, whether real or imagined. Stress can be environmental, internal, or physical. Stress often manifests as headaches, rapid heart rate, stomachaches, back or neck pain, sleep loss or excessive sleep, depressed mood, excessive irritability, excessive worrying, eating issues (too much …
At the age of 15 my mom became a true hero. She lived through a horrific experience. Rape. I can not imagine what it was like for a young 16 year old to give birth to a baby she had no intention of having. I do not know how she could look at me every …
This weekend many Canadians are celebrating Thanksgiving. Mmm, the turkey, stuffing, potatoes and that delicious pumpkin pie. We get together with friends and family and if your family celebrates at all like ours, there is a lot of food involved. As I am sitting here thinking about the first of a few Thanksgiving gathering we …