• Last updated 1/26/13 by Cynthia Mosher

We live in the midwest.  We had a big storm yesterday, one that started off as rain, switched to snow and hail, and eventually became rain again.  All throughout, we experienced thunder and lightning.  Honestly, I thought it was spectacular!  I love a good thunderstorm, though usually it takes place in the summer.  I love watching the earth swell with water, filling as it opens for the miraculous birth of new plants, new life, green grass, beautiful flowers.  We grow a garden, and I am eager to see the rain soak the ground to prepare it for my plants. This... read more

• Last updated 1/18/13 by Cynthia Mosher

We all need connections with other parents. This article shares the story of one mom who found a special way to connect and create a mini-community all her own. If you are looking for ways to connect with moms in your local area check out our Finding a Tribe section in the forums--where you will discover subforums for areas across the US, Canada and the world.    If you're pregnant you may also like to join one of our popular Due Date Clubs for lots of support and fun. Or join the conversation in one of our other helpful forums: such as Talk Amongst Ourselves,... read more

• Last updated 1/26/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Hi Friends, An image came to me as I was co-leading the Yoga of Parenting Workshop this past Saturday with Hala Khouri. I was about to begin the circle of conversation for support in parenting when I noticed a malfunctioning pipe in the exposed ceiling. Two pieces of metal were attempting to join together but were completely severed and mis-aligned. I saw the pipe immediately as a metaphor for the family system when it’s out of alignment. Just as water couldn’t flow through this broken pipe, “bedtime,” “mealtime,” and other daily functioning is... read more

• Last updated 1/26/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Wee-hour anxiety. Pretty sure you know what I’m talking about—it comes with parenting. Our 21-year-old son, Reeve, was home for a couple of nights this week. It’s Spring Break, and he and friends are on their way up to Estes Park, Colorado, where their mentor is getting married Saturday. Since nobody has any money, and Reeve’s car (a hand-me- down from his cousin Nick) is in better shape at 19 years old and 190,000 miles than anyone else’s, he’s driving. Last night, knowing Reeve was hitting the road today—in his stalwart but ancient car— driving for 9... read more

• Last updated 1/26/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Hi Friends, Future Father The following L.O.V.E. Parenting exercise was created to bring consciousness and intention to your parenting by elevating your awareness of subconscious beliefs and your pre-disposition to behaviors based on your family of origin.This exercise is written for a mother and father team, but can easily be done with any two people. Sit quietly and think about your same gender parent; mothers meditate on your mother, fathers meditate on your father. Think about the quality of their parenting; traits that you value and... read more

• Last updated 1/26/13 by Cynthia Mosher

I used to go to a massage therapist pretty regularly a few years ago and it had always done the trick. One time, I pulled a muscle in my back. I think it goes without saying that it was pretty painful. My usual massage lady wasn’t available as soon as I needed-this was a sort of emergency situation and I got in with the one who could see me ASAP. I had never been to her before, but she came highly recommended, so I went. While she did wonders for my back, and seemed nice enough, I didn’t go back. Here’s why: she brought her dog. When she came through... read more

• Last updated 2/1/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Given the turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa, you may not have heard that Walmart has been losing money. Walmart reported a two percent drop in revenue in the fourth quarter, continuing a steady downward spiral for their sales in the United States. This is the best news I’ve heard in a long time. I like a bargain as much as the next person. It’s fun to find good deals, to spend less and get more. But I don’t shop at Walmart because it is truly one of the worst companies on the planet. Every time you “save” money by buying something... read more

• Last updated 2/13/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Call for Interviews: Adult only-children, parents of an only child, or parents who have one child and are debating about having more. Lauren Sandler, a writer working on a book about the rise of one-child families, would like to speak with you about your personal experiences in a one-child family. Lauren is an only child who has only one child (a daughter, age 3), and she is looking for across-the-board examples from around the world: rural and urban, religious and secular, mainstream and counter-cultural, of all races, ethnicities, orientations, education... read more

• Last updated 2/27/13 by AdinaL

If you have been following my Feeding Your Children series then you have identified your own historical relationship to food, you have released, you have written affirmations and you have visioned for your children’s future. Now, let’s get right in there with our kids and Set The Stage for a successful relationship to food. Visit a farm: Forty minutes outside of urban Los Angeles, there are acres and acres of farms that offer tours for children wherein they can ride on a tractor and then hand pick their own fruit and vegetables. Most commercial farms... read more

• Last updated 2/27/13 by AdinaL

Every once in a while a gem appears – this time on the counter at the thrift store. There, in resplendent purple, was a splendid 1970-something little gift book for mothers called Mothers Are Like That.   It was originally a gift from Paul, Ann, Alfie, Manon and Damon to their mother & grandmother, whoever she may be. Thank you for passing it on to Salvation Army and allowing this treasure to fall into my hands! Over the coming months we’ll be sharing images & commentary from this splendid little Mother-honouring book. Hidden within are treasures... read more