Witnessing the Miracle of Life: the Birth of a Grandma
I have a new hat. My first-born, the one who made me a mom, recently made me a Grandma. I’ve spent the past months pondering the miracle of creating life.…
Read moreNew Book Is a Beautiful Love Letter To Mothers Everywhere
So God Made a Mother, the first (because it’s so good there have to be more coming soon) book of compiled essays by Leslie Means, is about, for and written…
Read moreWhen Do I Have to Stop Calling You Mommy?
My early memories are filled with images of my mom. I was an only child until the age of 6, and like most moms at the time, she didn’t work…
Read moreSome Birthdays Are Meant to Be Celebrated Forever
I got an email reminder yesterday from an e-card company wanting me to send birthday wishes. This reminder was completely unnecessary; the birthday in question is one that I know…
Read moreOne of the Hardest Things About Parenting Is Letting Go
The closed door makes it easier to forget that there is one less person living under my roof. I should be used to empty rooms by now. I made my…
Read moreRemembering My First Encounter With a Science Writer
Though young me would have been very surprised at the fact, I recently became a member of the National Association of Science Writers. From the time I was a child,…
Read moreLove Is the Foundation for Special Sibling Bond
Guest post by Donna Venturi A week ago today I lost my brother, Lee Bennett Hopkins. Lee was my first male love. He was a big brother to Donald and…
Read moreThe World of Children’s Literature Lost a Legend, I Lost My Uncle
While most know Lee Bennett Hopkins as a legend in the world of children’s poetry, to me he was much more. He was my uncle, my godfather, a huge part…
Read moreYou Can Live a Full Life After an Eating Disorder
I recently read an advance copy of Living FULL: Winning My Battle With Eating Disorders by Danielle Sherman-Lazar. Particularly as a mom of three daughters, at times this book was…
Read more9 Things I Wish I Learned Earlier in Life
A few years ago I was blessed to be welcomed into a group of amazing women. Many of these women are younger than I am (many are the same age…
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