Mother’s Day is when family life can get complicated? Well, sometimes. Remember that time I spilled how much I hate it? Or what about that time I wanted to work a 12-hour day from hell because it made me happy at the time? Yeah, I’ve got a semi-dysfunctional relationship with Mother’s Day. (All this despite my…
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The book that broke my bounce.
I just want to be an author one day. I knew I was serious when I started Googling ‘how to write a book.’ (Please buy the book now! Oops was I that shameless so close to the top?) Be careful what you wish for. I shouldn’t say it like that — what I mean is: Be aware…
CBS Los Angeles: When the Bough Breaks documentary #PostpartumStrong
Things you don’t think about when you’re pregnant (at least I didn’t). And to think I now look back and am convinced I had some sort of chemical mood disorder that first time I was pregnant (yup, I wrote about it in a book). According to the Center for Disease control (CDC), postpartum depression affects…
CBS Los Angeles: Just relax already.
“I’ve been hostile for a month,” I literally just told my sister on the phone. “Why?” she said. “I don’t know,” I answered. The words ‘how can parents relieve stress’ have been at top of mind lately. So much for being a FAB Mom. (This FAB Mom doesn’t seem to have stress management mastered… I…
Time Management: The timer that changed me.
I don’t have time for that. Cite those words as the most frequent phrase flying out of my mouth these days. It’s getting flipping annoying…even to myself. You too? I had a hunch. Here are five fast tips for time management so we can make more time in our days. Because we can all use more time…
Camp Grandma: Things learned when I sent my kids away…
I sent my kids away. For a week. (Okay, 6 days if you want to get technical.) It was fabulous. It was freeing. It also made me realize five dark truths. The idea to send my girls away first came up about a month ago. My mom suggested that I be open to sending my…
CBS Los Angeles: Are you a power player parent?
The power of play is a beautiful thing. And thanks to CBS Los Angeles news, I’ve been doing serious research, people. This week, I finally played hide-and-seek with my older daughter after putting it off over and over because of dishes, laundry, cooking, errands and the like. All I kept thinking was, “Why did I put…
Vegas, Baby: Why Two Moms Went to Tao Beach.
What happens when two moms of two daughters each bust into the pool party at Tao Beach Las Vegas? Well… Now now, don’t judge. This was a matter of practical research. This was a matter of reigniting energy. This was a matter of seeking some unconventional fun in the name of reducing stress. This was a…
CBS Los Angeles: Best Revealing Questions to Ask a New Sitter.
School’s out! Sure I’ve got my girls enrolled in a summer camp for ONE week, but what about the other days I need to work?!? For working moms, summer break often means a scramble for childcare. Whether you’re looking for a neighborhood sitter for a few hours or a new nanny, take a peek at…
CBS Los Angeles: Motivation for Multi-Tasking Moms.
The word ‘mom’ basically means the exact same as the phrase ‘multi-task.’ So why not offer multitasking tips for motivated moms? And oh! Guess what: Turns out that moms multi-task SO MUCH, we need 20-30 more minutes of sleep each night in order to give our brains adequate time to repair itself. That’s right, our multi-tasking…
Beauty for moms? Do these 8 things. #BeautyIs
Thanks to Dove, the epic Mom 2.0 conference and the incomparable beachside stunner that the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel is, this past week provided big lessons about what beauty for moms is. I learned about #BeautyIs, to be exact. Hashtag it on Twitter because it’s a major thing. And it’s especially powerful for this mom of two young daughters……
