When I work with interfaith families we often talk about what we can do so everyone feels connected and understood. Read more in an interview I did with Janice D’Arcy of On Parenting, a Washington Post blog.
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Motherhood, Connecting and Speaking Up
Mothers have a hard time taking care of themselves because they are so busy taking care of everyone else. People talk about the beauty of motherhood, but not about how hard it can be. This is because we live with the myth that motherhood is all sunshine and roses. Despite what we see in the media, being a mom is not always wonderful. It can be hard and messy and unpredictable. The way to cope with the reality of motherhood is to acknowledge our true feelings and to put our own needs into the equation. Read more of an interview I did with Valerie Young of Your Woman in Washington.
It’s Okay if You Don’t Breastfeed
As a mom who meets lots of new moms, I have noticed something lately. In my conversations with new mothers who breastfeed, there is an almost universal belief that breast milk is akin to the nectar of the gods. I hear words like “lazy” and “selfish” to describe mothers who choose to bottle-feed. Not surprisingly, women who choose to bottle-feed tell me that they feel judged, guilty, and not supported. Is breast milk better for babies? Maybe. But is bottle- feeding such a sin?
How to Talk to Kids About the Death of a Terrorist
Read more of an interview I did with Janice D’Arcy of the Washington Post blog, On Parenting about how to talk with your kids about violence, terrorism and the death of a terrorist.
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