By Vicki Little Kindness and love are contagious. Even in the midst of a rough day, a kind gesture from someone can turn your whole day around. And usually, it leaves someone feeling so loved and happy that they, in turn, want to make someone else feel the same way. Misunderstandings can be avoided, friendships(…)
By Vicki Little While it is the season to be merry and bright for many people, unfortunately, there are plenty of others who could use extra cheer during the holidays. No matter what you can offer – your time, your talent or your treasure – there is always something you can do to brighten the(…)
By Whitney Blakeslee If your holiday season looks anything like ours, there are parties, lots of meals shared with family and friends, a handful of flights, cold temperatures, and dark evenings. Even if you have a great workout routine the rest of the year, it can be a struggle to maintain the good habit over(…)
By Vicki Little One of the best – and easiest – times to make memories is in that wonderful space of time between Halloween and New Year’s Day. There are so many fun events and an awe-inspiring flood of lights to set the perfect backdrop for family gatherings, romantic walks, and joy-filled Santa visits. Make(…)
By Whitney Blakeslee In our world of social media, dozens of emails every day, and notifications buzzing on our phones every few minutes, it can feel tricky trying to be a non-distracted role model for our kids. To raise well-rounded, healthy kids, we need to be engaged with them though. Having an adult fully present(…)
By The Mother List Staff It sounds like an episode of “Sex and the City.” Two writers decide to sleep together each week, then critically review each other’s sexual performance with unflinching honesty in a popular urban magazine. Will their war of words drive them apart or lead to a more meaningful connection? That’s the(…)
By Whitney Blakeslee As parents, we are trying to raise healthy kids, but sometimes we need a reminder that health is about so much more than what we see with our eyes. When it comes to how children feel about their bodies, the statistics are heartbreaking. They are learning to hate their bodies and trying(…)
By Whitney Blakeslee What is self-care? A lot of people think about bubble baths, shopping, or manicures, but that doesn’t always fit into the cards. Self-care is about intentionally creating the time and space in your life to truly take care of yourself – and to make sure you have the energy to take care of everyone(…)
