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A Mother's Christmas Reflections I must admit…at first I felt a bit sorry for myselfI was alone at home--and as I stared at our bare Christmas tree I realized that, for the first time in my life as a mom, I would have to put the decorations up myself this year... Author: Maria Macfarlane - Category: Family Concerns Rating:
Do Your Eyes Light Up? It takes courage to step out and make your mark on the world In an egocentric society of narcissistic bravado (check out MTV) and falsely inflated egos (ŕ la American Idol), parents tread a fine line... Author: Maria Macfarlane - Category: Parenting Rating:
In The Mirror As I look kindly upon this complex visage,
I reflect
I see the joy,
The grace
And the mystery that is motherhood... Author: Maria Macfarlane - Category: Poetry Rating:
Gratitude Journal - Tool Of Empowerment What better way to affirm all that is good in our lives than to keep a gratitude journal
This increasingly popular concept of taking time in our day to notice even the smallest blessings, can only encourage a greater appreciation for life’s daily miracles... Author: Maria Macfarlane - Category: Parenting Rating:
A Mother’s Reality Check It's amazing how an impulsive burst of creativity from a new mom in the throes of maternal infatuation can transcend time and become a calming antidote to the angst of coping with the stubbornness of a strong-willed teenager... Author: Maria Macfarlane - Category: Parenting Rating: