Most women desire the beautiful experience of motherhood. Many began dreaming of becoming a mom when they were little girls watching their mom or another woman who happened to be enjoying motherhood. However, for decades now, more American women have been gradually pushing back the age at which they choose to become parents. In 1970, ...
Working Mom: How Much Should You Be Spending On Your Kids Clothing?
Spending money on kids clothing is one of those "boomerang" expenses because you know that in a few weeks (months if you're lucky), you'll likely be doing it all over again. As soon as the little ones put on an outfit, they’re likely to run straight outside and dive into a muddy puddle. Kids clothes ...
When Gene Simmons Speaks, Why High-Achieving Women Won’t Listen
I recall the moment as if it were yesterday. It was a hot, August afternoon in New York City and I was in full labor. My first born son was determined that he wasn’t going to make this easy on his mom, as nearly seven hours had passed and he was not even close to ...
How To Use Your Kitchen To Bond With Your Kids
Motherhood-ish: Mother & Son Cheesecake Chronicles I grew up surrounded by women who knew their way around a kitchen. In layman’s terms, THEY COULD COOK! Whether they were the traditional holiday meals or just an impromptu Sunday family dinner, I knew I would not leave the table hungry. In fact, most times it was simply difficult ...
5 Tips For Planning a Successful Moms Getaway
NEED TO GET AWAY? GIRLS TRIP! Three weeks ago to date, theaters across the country were packed with women (and a few guys) excited for the release of the movie, Girls Trip. Check out my latest Huffington Post article that speaks to the fun associated with and the necessity for moms to have their "Girls Trip" aka Moms Getaway, ...
A Great Father Figure In Absence of Their Dad
As seen on the Today Parenting Team site When my husband died suddenly on Super Bowl Sunday more than a decade ago, I became a suddenly single mom of 2 boys, 6 y.o and 11 y.o. Amidst all the confusion, loss and disruption that our lives would face, I never expected to meet a man like Fred. My ...
