As we celebrated Independence Day here in the U.S last week, I contemplated what our Freedom means. Ever since 9/11, certain patriotic holidays tend to bring on discussions about how to protect our Freedom or ensure that we protect the Freedom of people in other countries. Often times it seems that our Freedom is directly […]
And dang it, I’m worth it!
By MGAL Expert Theresa Robbins Recently, MGAL Featured Expert, Lin Eleoff, wrote a hilariously brilliant post entitled, “June Cleaver Must Die Too!” If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend it. In it, Lin writes that we have been sold this image of what the perfect mom looks like, how she acts, and what […]
Can Changing Your Definition of a “Good Mother” Save You From Divorce?
When my son was around 2-weeks old he, developed colic. He cried gut-wrenching sobs from 5-10 pm every evening. I read everything I could about colic in the hopes of alleviating the dreadful screams that ushered in our evenings. Eventually I developed a technique that seemed to soothe my son for brief periods of time. […]
Is Your To-Do List Killing Your Sex Life?
How’s your sex life? What? Did I really just ask that? I sure did! But I don’t expect you to answer me so you can wipe the sweat from your brow. Even if you are one of the women who have gotten to a place where you say seemingly honestly to yourself “I don’t even […]
I Choose Ease
By MGAL Expert Dina Ferrante If you’re lucky, there comes a time when you look at your life and ask yourself “how did I get here?” Sometimes you answer yourself by shrugging your shoulders and continuing to trudge along, unconscious and numb. If you’re really lucky, you pause and reflect even if for only […]