motherhood
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Creative Conversation Starters with Your Kids
Today, take some time to talk- and listen- to your child. Forget “How was school today?” because you already know that answer. “Fine.” That answer tells you nothing. I’m going to suggest some conversation-opening questions: Lately, I’ve been asking my kids to tell me a story from their day. The responses have been so fun, because I usually learn something about the kids in class and their personalities. It also forces my kids to not answer with one-word answers. They have to lay out the scenario, detail the conversation, and why it was interesting. Telling a story also indicates I am not going to interrupt! Rather, I am listening. Try…
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When Being a Mom Isn’t Fulfilling
It would feel dreamy. I would smile as I tuck my kids into bed and watch them fall asleep. I would look like the mom in the cartoons laying on the couch with disheveled hair and toys everywhere…but I would smile inwardly at a day-well-done. It’s all I dreamed of: it started with the proposal, then the picture-perfect wedding. Next the house, the boy, the girl, another boy and girl, even the mini-van, for heaven’s sake. Everything I wanted. And now I’ve been doing this for a while. I’m getting the hang of being mom. I can usually pull off the tasks/activities/doctor appointments/getting the kids to eat one bite of…
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What to do on the Day you feel like a Mom-Failure
We’ve all been there. The day that started rough and continued to get worse. By 4pm (all moms know this is the witching hour) all we want is a glass of wine and someone, anyone, to take the kids. We feel like even an amateur could have done better. The kids have been in front of the tv for more than an hour and at this point, we.don’t.even.care. Maybe it was yelling at the kids or something said that wasn’t nice that started it all. Now we’re in full pity-party mode and consider the day a total bust. Here’s what you need to do to turn the day around. C’mon,…
