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Category Archives: Parents
A Mother’s Day Gift to Yourself
Because I am Italian and a mother, guilt is my companion; like a little pet dog only not as cute and cuddly. One day, in the throes of a gargantuan guilt attack, I decided to apologize to my college-age daughter … Continue reading
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Appreciating Fathers
For Father’s Day many years ago, my then 6-year-old daughter bought her dad a coffee mug at the school store that said, “World’s Best Mom.” She said it was the only present left at the store. Sixteen years later, my … Continue reading
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This Mothers Day, Share Your Family Stories
“But there’s a story behind everything. How a picture got on a wall. How a scar got on your face. Sometimes the stories are simple, and sometimes they are hard and heartbreaking. But behind all your stories is always your … Continue reading
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Perfect Parents- Why They Don’t Need to Exist
There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one.” ~Jill Churchill Last week my niece had a baby girl. I went to visit and thoroughly enjoyed holding the baby in my … Continue reading
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Thanks Dad!
“Hang tough.” ~ Timmy Donahue (my father) to me “Be yourself – don’t let anyone make you feel you can’t be yourself.” ~Glenn Gawinowicz (my husband) to my son A thank you card from the kids: Thanks, Dad, for taking … Continue reading
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What would you like for Mothers Day?
Spend some time alone every day. Dalai Lama What do you want for Mother’s Day? Do you feel like flowers are beautiful but not necessary; that candy is delicious but will only show up on your hips next week; that … Continue reading
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Finding Balance
“Lesson not just karate only, lesson for whole life: Whole life have a balance, everything be better. Understand?” ~Karate Kid, 1984 “You have to find balance;” that’s what everyone told me when I was a young parent complaining that I … Continue reading
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Working as a Team
Gettin’ good players is easy. Gettin’ ’em to play together is the hard part. ~Casey Stengel Team Parenting: when people work as a team, jointly committed to the care and raising of a child; both mutually supportive; sharing basic philosophical … Continue reading
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Honoring Fathers
My guiding principles in life are to be honest, genuine, thoughtful and caring. ~ Prince William (whose mother died when he was 15) Being a dad is not an easy job under any circumstances, but going it alone, due to … Continue reading
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Mothers helping mothers
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. ~Aesop So much of the early years at home with my children is a blur: lacking sleep, caring for young children 24/7, and suffering from post-partum depression contributed to … Continue reading
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