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The Problem with Borrowed Definitions of Success
Why Many Mothers Are Chasing Goals They Never Actually Chose I have a secret: I trust that my husband is capable enough to make his own meal if I’m not around. Some of you may judge me for that: it’s the role of wives to feed their husbands. Some of you find the entire…
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What a Game of Four-Square Taught Me about Motherhood
A Game of Four Square My six-year-old cried yesterday because she lost her position in a four-square game. Uncontrollable wails of accusation rang out, and her small shoulders shook with each sob. The adults and other children tried to explain that she had missed the ball. They imparted profound life lessons about rising up…
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Self-Care for Moms: Building a Life That You Don’t Need a Vacation From
Take a hot bath, they tell us. Read a book. Go for a walk. Keep a gratitude journal. Practice self-care. There is nothing wrong with any of these things. A quiet walk can restore us. A good book can inspire the mind. A long bath can offer a space for relaxation. And yet many…