Introducing Habit # 6: Time for Solitude
Alone. All alone. For us mothers, the thought of being alone brings feelings of elation! Whether we spend the day at home chasing toddlers or in the office attacking deadlines, we all dream of peace and...
View ArticleIs Solitude Selfish? (Habit #6)
We talked a little about solitude last week, but I think it’s important to answer a question that I know is in the back of your minds, moms: Is Solitude selfish? In advocating regularly scheduled times...
View ArticleFinding Your Moment of Solitude (Habit #6)
Some of the feedback I’m hearing from Moms about lesson #6 (Make time for solitude) is that it’s impossible. You name it, I’ve heard it. From “Maybe when my kids are older,” to “Sorry, alone time is a...
View ArticleGive & Get Love in Healthy Ways
Today, I’m introducing Happy Mom Habit #7. I believe that in order to be a Happy Mom, you must learn how to give and get love in healthy ways. Giving love well takes a lot of work and receiving it is...
View ArticleWhy Mothers Worry, And How to Stop (Habit #9)
Habit of Happy Mothers #9: Let go of Fear. I’ll be the first to admit it: I am a recovering, albeit slowly recovering, obsessive worrier. When we moms have nothing to worry about, we sometimes make...
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Do You Understand Your Value as a Mother?
If you are like most American moms, you are far too critical of the job you’re doing. You want to get it right and you critique your performance daily. Here are three ways to work on understanding...
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You Were Born to be a Really Good Mom
Each of us is created to fill a calling. First and foremost, we were born to be really good moms. We weren’t born to be mothers who are thin, rich, smart, who drive a lot, buy our kids great clothes,...
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Giving Our Kids What Really Matters
Parenting critics love to hammer mothers (and fathers) about why we give our kids so much. Boys have too any video games and electronic gadgets and girls have far too many clothes. Modern-day teens...
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A Foolproof Way to Give Your Child a Strong Self Image
Earlier this week, I wrote about news anchor Jennifer Livingston, who stood up to a viewer’s remarks about her weight. In that video, she says she has three young girls. I say those girls are...
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Parenting From Fear Makes You Crazy
If you’re just now joining us this week, find Part 1 of “Get Off the Crazy Train” here. Today’s post is Part 2 of “Get Off the Crazy Train.” Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12. To honor and celebrate you,...
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Do You Know Your Life’s Deeper Purpose?
Each of us mothers is created to fill a calling. First and foremost, we were born to be really good moms. We weren’t born to be mothers who are thin, rich, smart, who drive a lot, buy our kids great...
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Children and Sports
Dear Dr. Meg, Can you write on children and sports? My daughter is in first grade, is very tall and is very athletic. Everyone around us is always asking if she is going to play volleyball or...
View ArticleGiving Our Kids What Really Matters
Parenting critics love to hammer mothers (and fathers) about why we give our kids so much. Boys have too any video games and electronic gadgets and girls have far too many clothes. Modern-day teens and...
View ArticleA Foolproof Way to Give Your Child a Strong Self Image
Earlier this week, I wrote about news anchor Jennifer Livingston, who stood up to a viewer’s remarks about her weight. In that video, she says she has three young girls. I say those girls are...
View ArticleParenting From Fear Makes You Crazy
If you’re just now joining us this week, find Part 1 of “Get Off the Crazy Train” here. Today’s post is Part 2 of “Get Off the Crazy Train.” Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12. To honor and celebrate you,...
View ArticleDo You Know Your Life’s Deeper Purpose?
Each of us mothers is created to fill a calling. First and foremost, we were born to be really good moms. We weren’t born to be mothers who are thin, rich, smart, who drive a lot, buy our kids great...
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