Be a part of the big swell book group. Post reviews, comments, suggestions, thoughts here! And if you feel the need to buy yourself a book, or even sell some of your old ones, we recommend popping over to Fishpond ... … [Read more...]
Guarding the Health, Security, and Safety of the Newborn Child
April 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A newborn has an entire life to learn lessons about safety and security. New moms should start their babies off on the right track by making sure their environment is as healthy and safe as possible. Often, this means preparing for a secure environment before baby is even born. Most pediatricians recommend safety proofing the home prior to the birth of the child. This is wise even though most safety measures will not be necessary until the baby is mobile. Once baby is born, mothers are likely to be too busy or too tired to adequately cover all of the areas that need to be childproofed. The U.S. … [Read more...]
A Brief History of Mother’s Day
April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A Brief History of Mother’s Day The idea of “the Mother” has been celebrated since ancient Greek and Roman times. In Greece the goddess Rhea, the Mother of the Gods, was revered. In Rome a spring festival known as Hilaria was held in honour of the mother goddess Cybele. The United Kingdom has celebrated Mothering Sunday much longer than other Western Countries. In 17th Century England, Mothering Sunday was celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, later expanding to include all Mothers. As Christianity spread throughout Europe the tradition of Mothering … [Read more...]
Do you resent the time your children take?
April 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Do you resent the time your children take? Are you juggling mothering with everything else? A young mother came to see me for coaching. She was trying to start her own business. She felt overwhelmed. She was married, had a preschooler and a breastfeeding baby. She felt pulled and trapped by her own choices. She was challenged by her own values. She wanted to be there for her children, she wanted to spend time with her husband. She loved tramping and she wanted to get out to the mountains for her own sanity. Her fledgling business gave her so much motivation and pleasure and … [Read more...]
What a joke! Mid week 14, 2012!
April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I read my last blog with a sense of amazement, that the New Year with it's excitement, newness and holiday mode must have addled my brain a little! I mean, how was I thinking I would manage to get self sufficient, write a blog every week, continue being the best Lawyer I can be and most importantly, continue to be available to my Babes and there whenever possible to share in their journey, their school events, their sports games and their school trips! Not to mention the odd 40th birthday and a family wedding in Sydney!?! I look back and know now why I haven't written my blog for so long! … [Read more...]
