It snowed the other day. The wind moved the tree limbs to a January dance. Then within the hour, the flakes were gone -- and a new president had taken office. It was a pointed reminder that the seasons, the mood of the country, and the shades of light and dark that imbue our own lives are … [Read more...] about Those Fleeting Moments
Work-Life Balance & Family
When My Child is Grown
During the day, my daughter's room sits empty. The bedsheets are left in mid story, slumped and tangled and waiting. I fold them gingerly, gently positioning the stuffed animals side by side on the pillow. For hours, they anticipate the arrival of the three-year-old who clutches them when … [Read more...] about When My Child is Grown
CoComelon…Coming Soon to Retailers
Do you and your child spend time watching JJ, YoYo and TomTom on YouTube's CoComelon channel? I recently discovered that my daughter's favorite animated music videos average more than 3.5 billion views per month. In fact, CoComelon, a collection of 3D animated songs for toddlers, is the … [Read more...] about CoComelon…Coming Soon to Retailers
When Postpartum Pain Isn’t Normal
When we are pregnant, a new lexicon of words and information suddenly materializes before us; things like colostrum, Apgar scores and effacement, which had very little meaning beforehand, become crucial to know. But what about postpartum pain and other labor complications? Though many of … [Read more...] about When Postpartum Pain Isn’t Normal
My Mother’s Daughter
I carry my mother with me all the time; in reality, she is hundreds of miles away, and yet she always is much closer. I feel her as I stroke my daughter's hair and as I whisper pet names in her ear, the same names my mother called me: angel, precious, darling. It is my mother who guides my … [Read more...] about My Mother’s Daughter