Tag Archives: Mothering Well
When Traditions Turn Out Less Than Perfect
As a little girl, I loved when it was time for my mother to make sugar cookies and colored frosting. She didn’t bake a lot (and by “a lot,” I mean, “ever.” I am my mother...
AllMomDoes Feb 01, 2015
5 Helpful Guidelines for Letting Go of Your 18 Year Old
In the past few weeks and on 3 separate occasions I’ve been asked by several Moms about 18 year olds, the process of letting go, boundaries and living at home. Since I have grown kids, they must...
Shari Lynne Jan 29, 2015
An Alternative to Resolutions
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions anymore. It’s too depressing when I look back and see how many I have broken. I’m not the most disciplined person. In fact...
Ann Kirsten Jan 06, 2015
Adoption is a Beautiful Struggle
Everyone’s journey to becoming parents is unique and special in its own way; however our journey to becoming parents was a journey that we never expected.
About 5 years ago my husband...
Kari Mulder Oct 28, 2014
Being Brave
This morning, about ten of us will gather at the Starbucks just down the street. I will get my soy chai and I will nervously massage the handle of the mug.
Because I’m nervous...
AllMomDoes Oct 14, 2014
Being A Mom Is Exhausting
Let’s face it, being a mom is exhausting. Moms (and women in general) wear so many different hats, and to make matters worse, we seem to be wired to try to be perfect in each of the roles ...
Ann Kirsten Sep 16, 2014
A Tale of Two Mornings
I'd like to tell you two short stories. This first one begins at 7:06am and it features a mommy who is sleeping comfortably. Light is shining through her window, she has a pillow over her ears and dow...
Angela Strand Sep 14, 2014
Become Like Little Children
It wasn't until I was an adult that I realized that (because of many circumstances) I had missed out on a lot of the silliness and laughter of childhood. That made me sad and more than a little resent...
Ann Kirsten Sep 03, 2014
Bravery in Motherhood
It was only a few days ago, I walked into our bathroom and saw what I’ve been seeing far too often lately- potty on the floor. My son and I well, we’ve been having this recurring conversat...
Angela Strand Aug 17, 2014
As They Grow
When my kids were small it was so easy to slip toys that were no longer being played with into a Goodwill pile. I even remember certain birthday parties where duplicate items were received and I...
Sasha Brodeur Jul 20, 2014