Celebrating Me. Celebrating You.
I grew up in the shadow of my amazing mom. I was told that I looked like her at a very young age and that still continues. Plus we must sound exactly the same, because if I answered a call that was really for her, the person would talk to me until I made [...]
After a day of impatience and hurt feelings, I curl up with my kids and read our bedtime story. Their heads lean into mine, small fingers curling near my neck. Goodnight sighs and hugs remind me that tomorrow will be better, that motherhood is filled with good and bad days. When I struggle with words, [...]
Thanksgiving is one week away, but today our Friday guest reminds us of the memories that can be created during this special holiday. Bringing us this reminder is a writer whose words paint poignant and emotional stories, a writer who cares about others, a writer who has given her community a gift as she shares [...]
As a child tag was never my game. I didn’t like it and frankly I was no good at it. The sunset sky would begin to glow as the sun begins to fade behind the horizon. The lightning bugs would begin their dance. The neighborhood children gathered. I would hear them shout, “Let’s play tag!” [...]
I admit it. I have a tendency to raise my voice. I could blame the fact that I am Italian. But I won’t. I raise my voice at home when I am upset. More often that I would like – with my daughter and sometimes even with my husband. I grew up in a vocal [...]
Another week has gone by, bringing us to the day where we share the voices of those around the blogosphere who share our belief about the importance of Just.Be.Enough. Today we learn the story of Paula of Simply Sandwich: Survival skills for Sandwich Generation moms. Paula is, as she describes, “the Chief-Juggling-Officer” for a multi-generational [...]
Frequent positive reinforcement. Noticing strengths. Noticing what a child has done well. As a teacher, I know these to be good strategies for behavior management. As a mom? Sometimes I forget. Sometimes I let myself get caught in a power struggle with my daughter. Sometimes I let myself get caught in focusing on the negative. [...]
Last night while reading about Peter Rabbit with my daughter, she said of Mr. McGregor, “Mommy, I can’t see his face.” My daughter is about to turn three. Always paying close attention to what others around her are feeling, this is how she identifies emotions right now. Even though I was reading the words about [...]
Imagine feeling taller. Imagine feeling stronger from the inside out. Imagine knowing and BELIEVING that you are strong. Just.Be.Enough.
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