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When Other Moms Are the Enemy

You know how they say we can be our own worst enemy?  When it comes to parenting, I think we can have two enemies—not only ourselves but other moms. Ever notice how men don’t compare their fathering skills to one another.  But women do? Of course, get a group of men together and it’s highly unlikely they are going to be discussing their children anyway.  Their conversations tend to swirl around work, sports and the latest home project. But put a group of women together and their children tend to pop up in the conversation.  And unless it’s a group … Continue reading →

Watch Where You Point That Finger

Well, that didn’t take long. Then again, it rarely does. It’s been less than 72 hours since the mass shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, and already cyberspace is ripe with pointed fingers, harsh accusations and shameless sanctimony. Sadly, though, that big, ugly finger of blame, which was initially aimed at the shooter, quickly turned to the parents of the victims, specifically the moms and dads who allowed their young children to attend the midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises. Thanks to pure thoughtlessness, Twitter, Facebook and thousands of other sites– where commenters and posters are able … Continue reading →

Parents of Kids With Autism Want Less Judgement

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No one wants to get “that look” from the other parents in the room. It is the look that implies that you are a failure as a parent because your child is misbehaving. Parents of kids who have autism want less judgement, and more understanding. What others see as “acting up” could be nothing more than a coping mechanism, and there isn’t anything wrong with that. The other day, I opened up a bottle of tea, and found writing on the inside of the lid. It was one of those “6-Word Memoirs”. This one said: “I have Aspergers. What’s your … Continue reading →

Kicked While You’re Down

I have a confession to make…I am not a perfect mother. Ha, as if anyone ever thought that to be the case. But I have another confession…I don’t have perfect children. While I can easily admit to this, not everyone seems to feel the same way about their children. Or at least that is the impression I get from some moms who seem to be shaking their heads at the difficulties our family has been going through lately. There is nothing like being down as a mother and having someone come along to kick you while you are down. And … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week in Review – April 29 – May 5, 2012

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Every week, the Insurance Blog Week in Review quickly goes over all of the blogs that were posted in the past seven days. There can be anywhere between twelve and fourteen different blogs that appear here weekly. What did you miss? This is an easy way to “ketchup” on everything. Ohio Requires Insurance Coverage for Exotic Animals Ohio now requires owners of exotic animals to purchase a certain amount of liability insurance coverage for each animal they own. They also have to prove that they are providing proper care for the animals, and that they have good fences. The Insurance … Continue reading →

No More “Enjoy Your Child While You Can”

I read an interesting blog this week from the Huffington Post. It was written by a mother of three young children. The core message was that although she understands the good intentions of those who say things like, “Enjoy them while you can” or similar sentiments such as that, she finds it a bit unnerving. She expressed how it makes her feel like she isn’t a good mom if she isn’t enjoying every moment. Because let’s face it, the reality is that not every moment in parenting is enjoyable. I certainly understood her point. It made me pause and think … Continue reading →

You Have the Choice

There are plenty of offensive things that can be said about single parents. At first I was afraid to go outside without my wedding ring on. What were people going to think of me? When you are walking around with a three year old without a wedding ring and looking as young as I do, it is easy for people to pass judgments. People aren’t always sensitive about your feelings and people often say things without thinking or knowing the whole situation. The trick is learning to let things roll off. You have the choice to be offended, simply choose … Continue reading →

Single Moms Dating Again

The absolute worst thing you can do is to make a single mom feel guilty when she starts dating again. Beginning the dating process is already hard enough for a single mother without everyone else’s opinions weighing down on her. You may think it is too soon, you may not like the person she’s dating, you may assume she’s not putting her child’s needs first but I guarantee that is far from the case. When a single mom starts dating again her number one priority is her children. In every decision she makes she is taking them into consideration. If … Continue reading →

Judging Mothers: No One Gets a Break

Isn’t it ironic that the sisterhood of motherhood typically includes some of the harshest critics a female could ever have? Women are catty. Not all, but many. Even more disturbing is the perpetual trend of mothers judging other mothers. The verdict is never good. I know this for a fact. I am a mom and I have been severely judged by some of the most malicious and spiteful women on the face of the earth. Fortunately, I didn’t let their comments break me, much to their chagrin. But isn’t that the point? So what of the latest trend in maternal … Continue reading →

Have You Ever Regretted Being a Parent?

Have you ever regretted being a parent? You might be gasping right now at the audacity to ask such a question, but I can’t help it. I saw a Dr. Phil show this past week where a woman felt this way. She said that she felt like running away sometimes and hates being a wife and mom. What are her reasons for such feelings? She doesn’t receive enough help from her husband, who feels that his job is to provide and her job is to take care of the family. Oh by the way, she also worked full-time. I think … Continue reading →