Last week, as one of my friends was digging around in her purse looking for a pen, I caught a glimpse of its inner lining. It was bright and colorful, coordinating in a lovely way with the outside of her purse. While the purse was appealing in and of itself, it was the inner fabric that […]
7 Ways to Combat Competition in Motherhood
Inevitably, as soon as children come into our lives, the comparison game begins. In the early days discussions regarding sleeping, eating, and diaper habits consume our conversations. Soon afterwards, we progress to comparing and contrasting the brilliance of our child’s language skills, walking dexterity, or artistic abilities. These conversations can slowly turn from simple observations […]