Category Archives: Parents

A Mother’s Day Gift to Yourself

Posted on May 1, 2014 by admin

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

Posted on June 1, 2013 by admin

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

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

“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

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

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!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by admin

“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?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

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

Posted on April 1, 2012 by admin

“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

Posted on July 1, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on June 1, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on May 1, 2011 by admin

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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