“I’m bored”

“I’m bored”

Summer vacation. Parents put up with a lot at this time of year.     On the one hand, it’s the fear of the oft-repeated – “I’m bored,” striking terror in the hearts of the parents who, more than anything, want their children...
To say or to step away

To say or to step away

Communicating is essential, but it’s become overrated.     The word out is that communicating is crucial to developing relationships.  So, we talk, express ourselves, and make sure not to leave things unsaid lest it’s unclear where...
Trapped by mantras

Trapped by mantras

It never ceases to amaze me how accomplished adults get trapped by preconceived notions that have yet to prove themselves.    Why do I maintain that said notions have yet to prove themselves?  Reality speaks for itself.   In Western...
Supermom!

Supermom!

Remember Superman? He was strong and fast, but most impressive (at least to me as a child), he had X-ray vision. Nothing was concealed from him.  That’s a powerful tool. Every mother tries to be strong and fast and aims to ‘save the world,’ or...
Rose colored glasses

Rose colored glasses

Seeing things with rose-colored glasses is perceived as unrealistic and impractical.  It rates low in a world where efficiency and achievements are highly regarded.  That’s because achieving is often associated with improving something.  To...
Great expectations

Great expectations

The phrase ‘expectant parent’ relates to the mother and father’s status before a baby’s birth.  Because from that stage onwards, the parents are in a continuous state of expecting.  Dictionary.com defines expectations as – A...