Mom Therapy

  This is Part 5 of our series on Being a Working Mom.  If you missed Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 or Part 4 check them out. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… *Sigh* This one is the hardest for me. Not because I don’t want to play with my...

We moms are all supposed to be on the same team, right? But what about those times when you catch another mom giving you a sideways judgy glance - whether it's because you just let your toddler eat a cracker...

Even though my son only goes to school three mornings a week, I still feel like the back to school season is a fresh start for me.  It almost seems like August is a Mother’s own January where potential...

Okay, I’m going to be completely honest here – motherhood has been the most surprisingly demanding role I’ve ever had in my life. While growing up as an only child with a single mom – there wasn’t too much...

There is something about the end of summer, and the start of school that kicks my mom-genes into overdrive. Maybe its the overexposure to Office Max buying school supplies, or the dreaded thought of packing lunches again, I don't...

Not too long ago our very own Sarah touched on Second Child Syndrome, and I smile a bit every time I think about it. Because you see, I AM a second child AND the child of not one but TWO second children, and now I...

My very first post for SMB was about how glad I am to be living in Arizona, where despite our horrific hellish hot toasty summers, we don’t have to worry about bundling up our little ones in the wintertime....

You may have seen my rant yesterday about the 5 things other moms do better than me?  However, there are a few things and I mean “a few” quite literally… that I can do (I could only come up with three) where I feel...

It's archives week here at SMB.  Here's one from our early days: ***** We all know that its hot; its Summer in Arizona for crying out loud!  I feel like the Queen of Redundancy every time I open my mouth to...

Welcome to my list of 5 Things Other Moms Do Better Than Me.  I hope this makes you feel like an excellent parent! 1. Discipline their children Some moms spank their children. Without fail and without delay, regardless of where they...

This is Part 4 of our series on Being a Working Mom.  If you missed Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 check them out. ***** I've never met anyone who's marriage didn't change after having a baby. It's pretty incredible how much your...

This isn’t how I thought it would be.  I have been fooling myself for months now but the truth of the matter is that I am not what I dreamed I’d be.  I don’t even know where the dream...

Just a little over a year ago I can remember specifically sitting down to write the post "Rejoicing in Your Spirited Child."  At that time Nora was 10 months old and I was just coming to terms with the...

I can tend to be an idealistic person.  I have always had a vivid imagination and spent time envisioning my future.  Dreams of 2.5 children, a white picket fence and that Range Rover I've always wanted have haunted my...

I think you have to be very naïve to go into motherhood thinking it will be all sunshine and roses all the time. However, even though most of us go into it knowing there will be challenges, I think...

This is Part 3 of our series on Being a Working Mom.  If you missed Part 1 or Part 2, check them out. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I know that balancing your home life as a mom is a TON of work. I mean, it’s seriously...

We moms are all supposed to be on the same team, right? But what about those times when you catch another mom giving you a sideways judgy glance - whether it's because you just let your toddler eat a...

We moms are all supposed to be on the same team, right? But what about those times when you catch another mom giving you a sideways judgy glance - whether it's because you just let your toddler eat a...

It is the best of times, it is the worst of times.  A time of wonder and adventure, and often the time you think you might pull your hair out if you even as much as hear a whisper...

Well, I guess it's official:  summer is here.  My summer angst isn't too different than most moms'...what do I do with the kids, what will the electric bill be in July, and how on earth am I going to...

This is Part 2 of our series on Being a Working Mom.  If you missed Part 1, check it out here. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… How common is it to feel truly defeated each and every single day as a mom? How easy is...

I'm always inspired by the fashion shows in NY.  I love design (and clothes, frankly).  One show from the Spring 2011 shows that got a ton of great press was Jil Sander.  As is typical, some looks were more...

What do you get when several moms with different perspectives weigh in on the same topic? A great conversation! This post is part of our MomSense series on transitions. From what they eat and where they sleep, to who takes care...

I am beyond thrilled to be able to introduce myself to you! My name is Jessica Williams and I am a wife, mother, and business owner with our own photography business as Session Nine Photographers. I have been so...

So, this past weekend we went sorta-camping. What? You've never heard of sorta-camping before? Well, let me define it for you. Sorta-camping is when you let your friends buy expensive camping gear, spend all day Thursday packing, haul everything...

We finally ended it a few months ago.  I just had to come clean and say, "Can we just be friends? It's not you it's me...." It wasn't easy, but I think we're both better for it. Here's my...

It was such a delight to meet so many of you at the Fabulous Mom’s Night Out this past Monday night.  For those of you who were unable to make the event, be sure to keep your eyes peeled...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! I just bought my first bottle of kids’ sunscreen for the season...

I'd like to think I'm a decent mother. Definitely not perfect, but I love my kids like crazy and hope that this fact alone helps me out someday as they lie on the couch in their shrink's office.  They...

I have mentioned before that we have a weekly tradition of pizza and a movie night in our household.  It is something we all look forward to each week.  The only problem is that our movie critics (ages 4...