Julia Ward Howe wrote the “Mother’s Day Proclamation” in 1870. She asked for women to come together in counsel in “the great and general interest of Peace.” This great and general interest of Peace includes feeling at peace with ourselves, and many of us are still working on that. We may struggle with a deep Read More
How Do You Renew You?
It is the season of renewal. Spring is unabashedly about tender and new. The underside of a newly unfurled leaf is as soft and delicate as our newborn’s skin. Sometimes we are so busy parenting, that we may feel, “who has time for unfurling leaves?” Fortunately, we don’t have to DO anything about the unfurling leaf, Read More
What To Do When You Can’t Prevent the Emotional Floodwaters
“Are you upset little friend? Have you been lying awake worrying? Well, don’t worry…I’m here. The flood waters will recede, the famine will end, the sun will shine tomorrow, and I will always be here to take care of you.” ―Charles M Schulz I have learned a lot about flooding and recovery from my neighbors Read More
3 Ways Yoga Made Me A Better Mom
I was asked recently to write a guest post for What To Expect When You’re Expecting. I haven’t been posting in a long time. Instead I have been sorting out my priorities like a closet that is overflowing with junk. Instead of bringing stuff to goodwill, I asked myself, “Where do I want to place Read More