Hey, Moms—
Here’s a great e-mail that is circulating through the Momosphere. While I have no idea who originally wrote it, I do know that it definitely rings true for many of us. Any thoughts?
Job Description
This is hysterical. If it had been presented this way,  I don’t believe any of us would have done it!!!!
POSITION: Mom, Mommy, Mama, MaDad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Long term, team players needed, for challenging 
permanent work in an often chaotic environment. 
Candidates must possess excellent communication 
and organizational skills and be willing to work 
var iable hours, which will …

Know anyone who doesn’t want a happy family? Books and other resources abound about how to have one. There is a lot of misinformation out there that encourages parents to feel guilty about NOT having the perfect, happy, healthy family. Who on earth can do all the books and websites describe? Is it even necessary? Here are some of the myths about having a happy family that I think do  parents a huge disservice by keeping them mired in guilt:
Myth #1: Never Yell At Your Kids. Not that I think yelling works. It’s …

Oh, how many times have I heard a parent say, “I swear she’s out to get me!” or “He just tries and tries to get my goat.” I’ve even thought it myself about my own children. You know the drill, right? You’ve told your child repeatedly NOT to do something and they continue to do it. Sometimes they even look at you to see what your reaction will be. How’s THAT for infuriating?
So, what gives? Is your child out to get you when he or she misbehaves? Nope. Not really. …

Let’s be real for a minute: parenting is hard work. Whether your child is strong-willed or mild-mannered (I have one of each!), you have to work at intentionally instilling your values and teaching right from wrong. But you can work smarter, not harder, by avoiding these discipline mistakes:
1. Talking Too Much. Lecturing. Explaining. Nagging. If you’re clear about your expectations and rules up front, you shouldn’t need to explain yourself endlessly. In fact, doing so gives your child time, attention and relationship at the wrong time, AND takes away their opportunity …

Has anyone ever criticized your parenting? Or have you ever gotten one of those looks (and the wagging finger) from a little old lady who is horrified that your child isn’t wearing a coat in winter (never mind the power struggle you just went through to convince said child to wear the darn thing because it’s cold out!)? I recently had someone tell me I mustn’t be a good mother because my child’s hair is never brushed. Um, well…the bad (or good, depending on how you look at it) news is that her …