Kiss Me To Sleep, Mama
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Thursday, May 27, 2010
Propelling my daughter through her bedtime routine, I often feel like I’m trying to drag her through wet cement.
Some evenings I think I’d prefer the wet cement prospect.
It’s partly my own fault for letting her get away with dawdling. We’re working on that. Sometimes, though, three-year-olds are just slow. During her nightly snack, I sit with her while she eats… and eats… and eats… and I remember... READ MORE
What to Do When You're Stressed
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, May 17, 2010
Listen up, girls. You’re mother is right. If you are feeling stressed, just calling home can make it all better. Or at least help calm you down, anyway.
I loved reading about this study that looked at how young girls, ages 7-12, reacted to interactions with their mothers during times of stress.
At least for young girls, talking on the phone with their mothers reduces a key stress hormone and also... READ MORE
Hair Battles
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Tuesday, April 20, 2010
My daughter has curly hair.
As a person with very straight hair, I’ve always been a fan of curls. They’re beautiful.
However, you would not believe how much fuzz gets stuck in curly hair. Or maybe you would, if you’ve ever cared for it. I was quite surprised once my daughter’s curls got long enough to become fuzz magnets.
If I didn’t sit her down and tackle her head with a comb in hand every day,... READ MORE
Too-Thin Model Sparks Controversy
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Thursday, October 08, 2009
Oh my goodness, this is ridiculous. And sad.
When I read about the controversy surrounding a recent ultra-thin model in a Ralph Lauren ad, I figured it was more of the same old thing—fashion models that are dangerously thin is hardly news any more.
But when I clicked the link to see the photo, I laughed out loud.
Can this possibly be real? If it is, we are looking at a seriously unhealthy human being.... READ MORE
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