The old saying is true. Like it or not, you (mom) set the tone for your family. And your kids want you to be happy. Period. Continue Reading
One day, shortly after my son was born, my 2 ½ year-old-daughter asked me to smile, and launched into a heartbreaking Vaudevillian song and dance Continue Reading
You’re a new parent, and you’re trying to roll with all the constant changes. One day you think you have it all under control, the Continue Reading
Yesterday, I spoke with a new mom who’s having a rough time. She’s at home with her 7 month old, breastfeeding, doing all the childcare, Continue Reading
Dear Mel, I wish someone had told me that motherhood isn’t always the most joyous, beautiful, glamorous event that the media portrays. I wish someone Continue Reading
Seven years ago today, I became a mom. It was as humbling then as it is today. While I strive for a Utopian work-family balance, sometimes Continue Reading
In our race to build careers, create financial security, and amass material things for our families, many of us have forgotten to strive for happiness. Continue Reading
Increasingly, I’m hearing from more and more parents who aren’t sleeping. At all. Or if they’re sleeping, it’s a crazy musical bed situation where parents Continue Reading
Today I want to honor my colleague-partner-client, Sara Frohlich, who recently joined the New Mom Club with the birth of her son, Henry. Sara, this message Continue Reading
Crazy things happen when you become a mommy. You may experience an excruciatingly painful, unconditional love that brings you to your knees. There will likely Continue Reading