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Popular Worries For Present-Day Mamas
We all know a worrywart mommy. While motherhood is the greatest gift of all, it often comes with a side dish of worry. The reasons for concern may change over the decades but there will always be reason to make mama fret or have restless nights.
Tell Mommy: Have You Done Something Wrong in the Name of Motherhood?
Moms can be a protective bunch — sticking up for their child when they are wronged or going to bat for their hubby when someone shoots him down. And sometimes, she takes that badge of motherhood and uses it for her own agenda. In the "Don't Walk on the Grass" episode of Desperate Housewives, Gaby chews out Juanita's principal, which earns her daughter a leave from school.
Help a Single Mama Out — Be That Woman!
No doubt about it — parenting is the toughest job... period. The only thing that could make it harder is the prospect of being a single mom holding down a job in a tough economy.
Do You Judge Other Mothers?
Some would say it is human nature to judge others. If that's the case, it is certainly true when it comes to parenting styles. In motherhood, the narrowed eyes and hushed whispers can get a little out of control.
Is Birth More About the Mother or Baby?
A friend recently told me she was shocked that I had allowed my sisters and sister-in-law into the delivery room when I had my kids. I told her I don't think of birth as a production centered around me and my husband, but rather the baby. Each of my children was lucky enough to be welcomed into the world with their godmother present.
Tell Mommy: What Do Moms Do That Dads Don't Do?
In Motherhood, which comes out today, Uma Thurman plays Eliza, a Manhattan stay-at-home mom of two who is planning her daughter's sixth birthday party while trying to finish a parenting magazine contest entry on the topic "What does motherhood mean to you?" Small potatoes, right? The film takes place in one day, examining Eliza's cluttered life — the early morning rush of getting the kids ready, the dog, the apartments (she and her husband have set up shop in a bohemian one bedroom and studio), inability to do it all despite the pressure to be perfect, and quest to make it all mean something.
What Is Your Worst Mom Fail?
If mama gets one thing crossed off her to-do list in a single day, she's done a good job. Most mothers will admit it's near impossible to keep up with school schedules, the grocery list, car maintenance, birthday parties and everything else relegated to dear old mom. On last night's "The Trip" episode of The Middle, daughter Sue Heck sells enough cheese and sausage for her school's fundraiser to earn her a trip to Indianapolis.
New Moms Beware When Taking Pictures of the New Baby!
Wardrobe malfunction alert! Digital cameras and smartphones make it easy to take photos of newborn babies but their casual usage can also cause a mishap that could have Hugh Hefner knocking on mama's door. On her return to The View, Elisabeth Hasselbeck dished on her lil man and revealed an embarrassing moment of her own: she took a photo of Isaiah and sent it around only to realize much later that her nipple was included in the frame.
Are You Honest to God Happy With Your Life?
The Rolling Stones may have said it best when they sang, "You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need." Many young ladies dream of a life full of children, a dreamy hubby and all of the fabulous side dishes that come along with motherhood. But ask most any mum and chances are, they will admit their reality is far different from the imaginary one they created before entering mommyhood, and hopefully, for the better.
Motherhood Isn't Always Instinctual, Sometimes It's Learned
Sadly not every child can claim that their mother loved them unconditionally and with every ounce of their being. Many women will gush about that immediate affection and connection when they hold their babe in their arms for the first time while others know that it comes with time. Still some moms have to learn how to love their children, as it is not instinctual for everybody.
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