Power Moms Unite

Lately, I have been a mom of few words, few articles, and little enthusiasm.  I must apologize.  I have recently joined the ranks of 44 million Americans who provide care to an adult older than 18 years of age.  I have added another job description to the power-mom label –caretaker of a parent with dementia.  [...]

It’s a popular phrase in my house: “Don’t take the bait.” We have variances on it including “don’t be a fish,” “some one is fishing,” and the most popular “looks like you’re going to land a big one.” With 5 kids in the house, several of who are close in age, they joke, tease, and [...]

“Own it before someone else does,” advice I recently gave my son, new to lacrosse.  Fearing ridicule from his more advanced peers, my 9 year old son was lamenting choosing to start the game of lacrosse.  “Mom, so many of my friends are really good at catching and throwing the lacrosse ball.  They have been [...]

Yesterday, my 9 year old put a CD in the microwave to see if it would glow like it did on Myth Busters.  Last week, my six year old threw his Ugly Doll at his brother, missed and smashed the hall chandelier- it was apparently some throw. Last month, my six and 13 year olds [...]

As I readied myself yesterday morning, looking for ESPN to relay griping Super Bowl details, I was sadly shocked to see a picture of Michael Phelps smoking pot from a bong.  My thoughts immediately drifted not to Michael’s loss endorsement deals but to his mom.  I met her several months ago at a Mom Ambassador [...]

Accept differences, Be genuine,
Count your blessings, Dream,
Experiment, Forgive, Give thanks,
Harm no one, Imagine more,
Jettison anger, Keep a sense of humor, Love deeply,
Manage your issues, Nurture hope, Open your mind, Pursue wisdom,
Quiet doubt, Rethink approaches, Simplify, Teach generosity,
Understand, Value truth, Win graciously, eXercise,
Yearn to collaborate, Zealously advocate.