Mamapedia National Voices

Imagine, if you will, a family sitting down together for a dinner, which allows for open conversation and a sharing of stories. Add to this the aromas and tastes of an excellent meal. The thought of it appeals to my all senses.

It has been a dream of mine to have consistent, regular family dinners together. As my children grow older, I feel the desire for this even more….More

Being a mom, specifically a stay-at-home-mom, is what I’ve wanted to be my entire life. I liked the idea of hanging out with kids and babies all the time, sure, but it was the crafty stuff I was really after. I mean, what other grown-ups get to play with crayons and glue sticks as their job?…More

If you’ve been reading here for a while, you know the topic of pursuing your dreams and helping your kids to do the same is close to my heart.

As moms (and dads), we have such an opportunity–in our words, our tone, our actions–to help our kids’ dreams grow from tiny sparks into flames….More

It’s winter in Northern California, one of the driest on record. Tulips are pushing their green tips up in February, plum trees are already in bloom, and every night the meteorologist on the television news starts with a doom and gloom scenario about the lack of precipitation in the forecast….More

Valentine’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. As a kid I remember well the excitement of receiving all those Valentine cards from my fellow friends and classmates. It was so much fun to sort through each card, picking out the ones I liked the best, and reading the ones from my best friends….More