{This post comes to you courtesy of Amy Lipton, President of Stuck on You USA, the personalized label company. The holidays always require organization and Amy has some excellent tips!}.

Tomorrow I am leaving for a 4-day business trip—the week before Thanksgiving when… Continue

Do you have children under the age of five? A friend of mine, who also happens to be a therapist, is convinced that any woman with children under the age of five is metaphorically under water. Frankly, I couldn't agree more. One minute I was a together business professional who made her lists and checked off the tasks, hosted dinner parties, and was always on time, if not ahead of schedule, when it came to birthday cards and gifts. Then, I had a baby. Very quickly, my life became and endless str… Continue

It's no wonder that motherhood is sometimes a struggle. We spend so much time strangling her into compliance (i.e. "my way") that she rarely has room to breathe. She chokes up. She gasps for air. She begs to be let alone.

Just for a moment.

Still, you grasp her firm because it's your life and motherhood keeps blindsiding you. She's messin' up your flow! But you misunderstand her intentions. She needs you, after all. You, dear mother, are the vehicle from which she can flourish. Withou… Continue

Drops

Since the new school year started I basically run our household alone. My husband had a severe operation and is now recovering at home. We have 4 children and he is supposed to rest, so bringing the children to school and getting them back home has been my job since 2 of September. Housekeeping, cooking, homework.. too. I also work, so you could say that with everything that has to be done, I’m really working 24/24 7/7 right now. Getting everywhere on time is a challenge. My youngest daug… Continue