Small Moments = Big Happy for Moms

I spent a good part of yesterday (Sunday) working. That is fairly unusual for me but I had some personal deadlines I needed to meet. I got home in time to help with bedtime. As I lay with my four year old, Little K, she put two hands around my head, pulled me in close […]

Transform Frustration to Desire

Last week I introduced Mom’s New Hierarchy of Needs. I intend that this tool help you navigate the sometimes-confusing waters of balancing your needs with your children. In the coming weeks I’ll be introducing you to various ways to use this new tool but for now I’d like you to understand a two simple facts. […]

It Is Time for Moms to Have a New Hierarchy of Needs!

A few years ago I sat in an audience of moms while an Ivy League (Childless) graduate tried to convince us that Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs held the key to total mom bliss. If you are unfamiliar with Maslow’s Hierarchy here it is: This expert explained that by understanding this hierarchy of needs we […]

Cure for the Gratitude Grumpies

It is so easy for moms to fall into the habit of saying “I should be grateful for __________________ (fill in the blank).” Gratitude is one of those beautiful transformative powers. It is also a double edge sword we yield against ourselves. Not being grateful “enough” is one more way to point out to ourselves […]

Why Behind Every Great Momma There is a Great Beastie

By November MomGAL TelePARTY Guest Sarah Seidelmann MD I am a physician, a mom to 4 fantastic kids, a wife, a friend and (now) a writer, coach and entepreneur. I am married to another physician who is equally as diversified in his energetic portfolio. Part of my mission in life has been to invite women […]