My heart ached. I sucked in my breath. My eyes filled with tears. I did not expect to have this reaction to the 9/11 Memorial. I expected to see a nice monument with the names of those that lost their lives in the towers and on the planes. What I got wa More
Homeschooling your children can be a daunting task, but doing it while traveling abroad? That can be downright scary at first thought. There is, of course, a lot to consider. You may want your children to have an immersive educational experience. Or, you More
When I was only a daughter, a sister to brothers, a sister to one sister, a wife to a husband, and a mother to sons, I prayed to a father-God. I did not doubt, sway, or psychologically challenge the camouflaged examples of sexism. I hardly questioned the More
My daughter is disappointed when I pick her up from pre-K, and doesn't like me to take her to dance or gymnastics. She tells me she doesn't want to be seen with me, because I am ugly and she is embarrassed of me. She sticks her tongue out at me frequently, and tells my...
Can anyone recommend a good app for keeping tabs on teens phones and appropriate use? My 14 year old just got a phone; although he does not use any social media apps yet.
Dear Moms, My second grader who just turned 7 is still behind in reading. He reads at a first grade level (level G/H Fountas and PInnel by the end of the 1st grade). He is quite discouraged this year, and feels that second grade reading is very difficult! He likes to...
Before my cooking/woman card gets taken away... how does one cook chicken legs in the oven? I seasoned, little EVOO and then put them in the oven and they come out rubbery. I cooked them at 350 for 25-30 mins.. or longer if needed (I check them for done) Cooked, but r...
I am entering the world of junior high and my son having a phone and being much more independent ... and not always mature enough to handle it. Last week he lost his phone, and I wasn't able to locate it. I have an iPhone, and he has a Samsung, so I tried Life 360. ...
We are moving and considering canceling our direct tv and going with Hulu live. Does anyone have any experience with Hulu live?
I'm 13 and I started my period on the 17th of August. I had my next period one week earlier than a month, and had two more after that. If necessary, I weigh 44kg and I exercise regularly at school and outside. My exercise has partially changed since school started and I'...
My heart ached. I sucked in my breath. My eyes filled with tears.
I did not expect to have this reaction to the 9/11 Memorial.
I expected to see a nice monument with the names of those that lost their lives in the towers and on the planes. What I got was so much more. No picture, no articles, no first-hand accounts had prepared me…. More
he has had all the tests going and the doctors are no further forward . Thanks for all your replies. I was asking to see if anyone knew of another child with this one symptom of chronic nausea. He has had tests for ear imbalance(head MRI),full blood tests, H Pylori, coel...
I am getting a little concerned that my eleven-year-old boy is putting on too much weight through the mid-section. He was underweight during his first two years of life and the pediatricians kept encouraging me to increase his caloric intake, although he has always eate...
When I was only a daughter, a sister to brothers, a sister to one sister, a wife to a husband, and a mother to sons, I prayed to a father-God. I did not doubt, sway, or psychologically challenge the camouflaged examples of sexism. I hardly questioned the existence of veiled capitalist-North American social-structure yolks that were to be borne only on the shoulders of women. I rallied against abortion. I submitted to touch and affection against my gut’s will. Blind, unwilling to see the pieces of woman-hate that pushed their way into my life’s puzzle, I was a soft feminist who focused on fitting in with patriarchy, earning validation from my family, and being under-welcomed by a church unworthy of my fealty. I bestowed more value on men’s accomplishments. I felt guilt and shame. I hated my body, my curves, and the shiny swirls etched in my skin that marked my babies’ becomings. I ignored the sanctity of my femaleness. I blamed my mom. I trash-talked other women, while comparing my shortcomings to theirs. I buried my needs, and blamed myself for the sexual violence I experienced. I was insecure and incapable of seeing and wielding my power. I cared for people and things that would never understand me, appreciate me, or return my care. I laughed at girly-ness. I thought my qualities and traits unimportant when they weren’t applauded by others. I disguised my voice with pixie pleasantries when I needed to rage. I dieted…. More
I’m currently on pregnancy bedrest (for the second time) due to preterm labor and a handful of other issues. Bedrest is one of those things that has been around virtually forever but hasn’t been proven to be particularly effective, not to mention it comes with its own set of risks. For those reasons, it’s prescribed only when all other options have been exhausted, and there just isn’t anything else to do. While the idea of lounging around for weeks or even months at a time might sound like a luxurious vacation to some, believe me, it gets old fast. I’ve always thrived the most when I keep busy, and I love to be out exploring the city versus being cooped up indoors, so if I don’t have some sort of a plan my mental state starts to suffer pretty quickly. That’s where this list comes in, I began to compile it during my first pregnancy and wrote everything out in earnest as soon as I found out I would be prescribed bed rest again. Hopefully, if you find yourself in a similar situation it can be of some help to you, I’ve tried to include as many resources as possible along with the suggestions, so you’ve been warned, I’m not joking when I call it the “ultimate” list, it’s long. I’ve tried to break it up into sections to make it easy to jump around and find what appeals to you, and you can always bookmark it and come back to it later…. More
OK Mamas - I would love some advice on how to help my 10 year old girl. She is such a sweet kid, extremely smart (top of her class - in the spelling bee, excelled math classes) and very loving. I am worried about her getting bullied because she doesn't have a mean bone ...
I was bullied as a child with people laughing at me. Now this child is always laughing behind my back and my grand child is laughing with her. I know the child and her mother have mental health issues. I have spoken to my stepdaughter about it and she dismissed it sayi...
Hello! I was curious to get the take of some others on a situation we're dealing with at the moment. I have two kids (ages 6 and 11) and we have friends nearby who we are great friends with. We have vacationed with them, see them maybe 2-3 times per week and typically...
Homeschooling your children can be a daunting task, but doing it while traveling abroad? That can be downright scary at first thought. There is, of course, a lot to consider. You may want your children to have an immersive educational experience. Or, you may want to focus on art and music in Spain. Two months later, when you’re in Greece, you may want to them to learn about science. You might favor a schedule that balances out the curriculum in a more traditional way such as focusing a little on each subject per day. Whichever way you choose to create your homeschooling environment, here is a starter guide to help you navigate the waters…. More
I have been with the same company for 2 years now. It is a small, family owned fitness company. I have loved working here - the people are great and I have a lot of flexibility to take care of my family. However in the last few months the company has gone through a s...
My son is 2.5 years old. He bumped his head at his grandparent's house when he was about 1. He needed stitches; it was a very deep wound. I've noticed a lump when he raises his eyebrows that seems to be getting bigger. It has been well over a year now, so I am confused. ...
