Swiss Army Knife Moms by Ramon Presson
A friend & colleague of mine, Ramon Presson, posted this on our No Mommy’s Perfect Facebook Group. I asked his permission to repost here for all to enjoy. This is my first day in 3 weeks, including weekends, that I haven’t been counseling, traveling, speaking, researching, or feverishly writing, and I can tell that I don’t know how to relax this morning. Have been up since 5:30 and going at a steady clip. Sometimes I think I confuse the difference between unproductive and really relaxing or recharging. I’m not complaining. I love all the things I do. Just learning…
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Motherhood On A Budget
Recently, my husband and I were in the car driving and got into a daring match. You know, one of those discussions that begins with “You’d never be able to…” After some relatively playful banter, we entered into a 10 day challenge whereby we each would refrain from our specific alleged vices. Personally, I was to refrain from Starbucks, eating out and shopping with the exception of things that were necessary for our children. So after putting my Starbucks gold card in the freezer, I wore my confident smile and started the process. Normally a women that enjoys the…
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Happy Spring Weather!
Wow! The weather here in Tennessee has been crazy beautiful lately. Sunny, warm, pleasant and inviting the little ones outside for hours at a time. I can hardly get my little one to stay in to do a little homework or to simply cool off. Yesterday we came in the front door from the park, where we had spent an hour after school, and she promptly ran out the back door! It’s good for me to get “pulled” outside by my child because left to my own devices, I would spend all hours inside –I am a creature of comfort. …
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One Of The Secrets to Motherhood
Back in the day, when my then fiancee and I were attending premarital counseling, I remember asking our facilitator what she thought was the secret to becoming a happy spouse. Expecting the heavens to depart with words filled with depth of knowledge dating back to Confucious, I was surprised at the simplicity of her answer. Yet, looking back, I think it also could be termed one of the secrets to being a happy mother. As a therapist, I could offer the standard importance of self care, taking time for yourself and letting go of expectations. And while all of these are…
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Pets, Kids and Motherhood – A Vet’s Perspective
Pets are apart of so many families lives. We asked Dr. Cheryl Sammons – mom and veterinarian – her opinions on pets, kids and motherhood. Cheryl Sammons, DVM Dr. Sammons is the owner of South Franklin Animal Hospital in Franklin, Tennessee. 1. What three things do you wish every mom would know about animals? Moms need to know that it does not matter how old your kids are, a dog or pet is ultimately your responsibility 100%; do not feel guilty because the pet will love you {mom} the most of anyone in the house; and having pet hair on every…
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