If you’re a mom, especially with younger children at home, you’re in high demand. While you probably wouldn’t change that for the world, you sure could use a break. Am I right? Until you’re able to experience that dream weekend getaway with room service and lots of alone time—I know I’m not the only mom…
Parenting Matters: The Lifesaving Power of Mothers
Think of all that mothers do! First they carry us for nine months, then birth us into the light. They clean, feed, educate, and support us physically, emotionally, and often financially. But, most of all they love us and teach us how to love others. This past year has been especially hard on mothers. Many…
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle: Roman Women and Their Legacy Today
For centuries after its founding in 753 B.C., Rome inculcated in its men “virtus,” a word weighted with meaning: manliness, courage, character, and self-worth. Coupled with “pietas,” which connoted respect for the gods, their country, and their families, virtus produced the citizens, soldiers, and leaders who would expand the power and influence of Rome from…
Mothers’ Milk Positive for Chemicals Causing Birth Defects
June 6, 2021
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In the 20th century, scientists developed a group of complex, manmade chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In the past decade, researchers have found these chemicals contaminating drinking water and the environment. Current research measures them at alarming rates in breast milk. The properties of these substances include oil and water repellency, temperature resistance,…
Joy and Sorrow: Some Thoughts for Mother’s Day
Let’s get right away to the nitty-gritty of motherhood. We’ll start with diapers. After being born, the average baby needs about 2,500 diaper changes in the first year of life. Over the next two years, he or she may go through another 3,600 diapers or so. Suppose you have three siblings. Unless you had a…
A Tribute to All Mothers Who Grace the Face of Our Green Planet
Among God’s wondrous gifts is the gift of motherhood. So happy with this gift, he bestowed it upon all of his creations even to the deliverer of Jesus Christ, Mother Mary. The title “mother”—no other word in the English language conjures up such a sense of well-being and warmth. In its speaking, the word “mother”…
From a Reader: A Mother’s Day Letter
I was thinking today that we are the products of hundreds and generations of mothers who have nagged, begged, cajoled, scolded, inspired, encouraged, motivated, and strengthened their little girls in an endless line of mothering. Over the ages, the old adages have mellowed, the melodies of the lullabies may have changed, the admonitions rephrased but…
Judging the Success of a Mother
While in line at IKEA a while back, I glanced at a customer a few lanes over. It was a young mother with one or two children in her cart and several others spread out around her, making a total of five. In other words, she had her hands full. But contrary to the harried…
6 No-Fail Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. It can be challenging to find just the right gift to show moms how much we love and appreciate them. This year, give Mom something she really wants. If you’re stumped for a Mother’s Day gift idea, here are six simple ones just about any mother would love. A…
Connecting With Mothers Through Empathy, Humor: A Conversation with Tara Clark
No one ever said motherhood would be easy. Yes, it’s wonderful in a million different ways, but also overwhelming, and, often, pretty hilarious. Moms find comfort in sharing their trials and tribulations with other moms. Back in the day, this would take place at a neighborhood coffee klatch or a mommy-and-me group, but now online…
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