Mothering

I came across this mothering style quiz at KC’s place and thought I’d give it a shot. Here are my results:   Your type is: ESTJ —The “How-To” Mother “We’re the mothers you like to carpool with. Not only are we on time, we organize the driving schedule for everyone.” Organized and comfortable being in charge, the [...]

The Maggie's, one of the most prestigious awards in the Western U.S., celebrates achievement in different areas of magazine publishing.Mothering Magazine won in two categories: Best How-To and Best Signed Editorial.Congratulations to Mothering!

Becoming a mother is a truly powerful and transforming event. A woman's pregnancy is filled with hopeful expectations, knowledge, and preparation for the birth. With all the attention and excitement focused on the upcoming birth and arrival of the baby, often times the importance of preparing for the postpartum period is overlooked. Placksin's book, "Mothering the New Mother: Women's Feelings and Needs After Childbirth" is an incredible resource for every family expecting a baby. Filled with information, advice, and resources, it truly is a valuable guide for all expectant parents.Click here to read more.....

The test is finally in, you are pregnant and there has never been a feeling such as this. The well anticipated result has come back and is positive. New mothering brings so many emotions and excitement. That is quite normal. Let’s go over some things to expect as a new mother. More: continued here

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Amongst runners it's a well known fact: the importance of training in your aerobic zone. In your aerobic zone you're doing precisely enough: not too much, but not too little either.If you push yourself too hard, in other words: when you're working out in your anaerobic zone, your body starts to protest with painful muscles and fatigue. On the other hand, if you don't push yourself hard enough you won't improve.That's why the best trainingprogramme combines periods of effort with periods of rest. It's a constant search for balance.The same principle applies to motherhood!As a mom you can push yourself to hard and start mothering in your anaerobic zone. Just like in running, it's important to balance effort and rest.When you're in your anaerobic zone as a mom you'll notice you get angry fas

One of their current cover articles is “How to be an Authentic Parent.” Because, you know, if you don’t do it their way you are somehow inauthentic. I’m off to put my kids in disposable diapers just to be contrary.

Today is Mothering Sunday, or Mother’s Day as it’s more commonly known these days, and the sun is shining from a clear blue sky. Always celebrated on the fourth Sunday in Lent since the 16th century, Mothering Sunday has long been the day where we give thanks to our mothers for everything they’ve done for us during the year. Back in the days of big houses with servants, the lady of the house would often allow the maids to take a cake, a basket of eggs or a bunch of flowers from the garden home to their mothers. Eventually, flowers became the traditional gift to give on Mother’s Day. Daffodils were the favourites because even when Mother’s Day came earlier, as it has this year, there was still a good chance they’d be in bloom. It was also customary to bake a Simnel Cake altho

Today is Mothering Sunday, or Mother’s Day as it’s more commonly known these days, and the sun is shining from a clear blue sky. Always celebrated on the fourth Sunday in Lent since the 16th century, Mothering Sunday has long been the day where we give thanks to our mothers for everything they’ve done for us during the year. Back in the days of big houses with servants, the lady of the house would often allow the maids to take a cake, a basket of eggs or a bunch of flowers from the garden home to their mothers. Eventually, flowers became the traditional gift to give on Mother’s Day. Daffodils were the favourites because even when Mother’s Day came earlier, as it has this year, there was still a good chance they’d be in bloom. It was also customary to bake a Simnel Cake altho

Court papers submitted by Britney Spears' parenting coach Lisa Hacker reveal that the singer, who released her fifth studio album 'Blackout' today, failed to meet with her on three occasions. On three other occasions, Hacker observed Spears and said,

Gretchen Ritter, a woman who apparently makes her living directing the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Texas and as associate professor of government and women’s studies, maintains stay-at-home moms are dangerous subversives and a plague on society. “It is time to have an honest conversation about what is lost when women stay home,” she wrote in the Austin American-Statesman earlier this month. “In a nation devoted to motherhood and apple pie, what could possibly be wrong with staying home to care for your children?” Ritter goes on to tell us: That choice by women denies fathers the chance to be involved; Women lose a chance to contribute as professionals and community activists; It teaches children the world is divided by gender; It stresses children out; It victimizes women who work because employers fear women professionals may opt for the same choice some day and quit their jobs; It makes it tougher for fam

I’m often asked what precautions I need to take on a daily basis to keep my daughter safe and as comfortable as possible. People are often surprised at just how many considerations and extra miles I must walk to accomplish this. It may all seem extremely overwhelming, and honestly it was in the beginning, but after doing this for years it’s become routine and second nature. A Day in the Life At Home 1) We do not keep products in our home that contain peanut ingredients, even in trace amounts or possible trace amounts (”may contain” on the label). Miss T is allergic to several other foods, but peanuts are the only food that are dangerous enough to completely ban from the house. Foods that have trace amounts of some other her other allergens are kept up on the tallest shelf in the pantry, where it’s impossible for her to reach. She has a vague understanding of the concept of “allergies” and which foods are bad. Whenever there is a new food i

From Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable:Mid-lent Sunday, or Laetare Sunday, when the pope blesses the golden rose, and children feast on mothering cakes and simnel cakes. A bunch of violets is emblematic of this day, and it is customary for children to give small presents to their mothers. It is said that it is derived from the pre-Reformation custom of visiting the Mother Church [usually meaning the cathedral] on that day. Children away from home, especially daughers in service, normally returned to their family.

A few years ago I did a mama writing workshop and just found the notes-Here they are: Mama Writes: Journaling Through the Rites and Rituals of Mothering With Linda Pruitt The rites of mothering begin with pregnancy and birth. The rituals of mothering begin as you lift your baby to your breast, as you startle awake for the very first time to your tiny infant’s cry and they continue into grandmotherhood. Opening Rites for this workshop: The Matrilineal Map Start with the sentence, “I am (name here), daughter of (your mother’s name), daughter of (your grandmother’s name), daughter of (your great grandmother’s name). Go back as far as you can. Use only the first and middle names of these women. When you have finished, and have read through slowly, jot down your first emotions and thoughts about the list. How far back were you able to trace? How do you feel about that? Why write? Free writing allows us to get a deeper perspective, a reflective flow going. Free writing is abo