Motherhood on Shine

The Age of Overparenting (Why Less is More)

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“This is going to be a really good day,” my 4th-grade daughter said. “Why’s that?” I asked. “Well,” she said, “after school I have nothing to do and I can spend all afternoon making presents.” “Making presents” means scouring the craft drawer and sewing table for…

What My Daughter Taught Me

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We encourage our kids; why can’t we encourage ourselves?

- Krista Vernoff, BettyConfidential.com

Coco is 2 and a half. Two and a half! I honestly have…

SOME THOUGHTS ON MOTHERHOOD

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Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you've had a baby... that somebody doesn't know that once you're a mother, "normal" is history.
Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct... that somebody never…

'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving

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With apologies to the original and to its author (either Clement C. Moore or Henry Livingston, Jr., the authorship is apparently disputed) I present “‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving,” as seen through the eyes of my son.

‘Twas the night before…

Forget Vampires and Werewolves - Twilight Author Was a Zombie Mom

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Stephenie Meyer…

3 "Mommy Sins" — Confessed!

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Ever wonder if you are the only mom in the world who commits small parenting sins? These moms speak up and confess their evil ways.

When are your due? Two years ago.

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I was at the super market last week when at the check out line the cashier placed my chocolate bar in my bag, smiled, and said, "when are you due." Calmly I murmured, "two years ago." She continued to smile and decided to cover herself by explaining that she asked because she…

Are Fill-in-the-Blank 'Thank You' Notes A Cop Out?

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I just finished writing 14 thank you notes from my kids' birthday parties. As I sealed the last one, I had to ask myself, "Are fill-in-the-blank notes a cop out?"

In this fast-paced age of iPhones, Twitter, microblogs and microbrews, our lives are instant this and…