Posted on February 23, 2015
We get no awards for parenthood, even when we do it well. It’s not something we get paid for. It is a voluntary position, and volunteering for a lifetime of anything deserves a standing ovation. But to volunteer for a lifetime of responsibility for raising another human being… Now that is worth honoring again and again and again. The only one who understands the depth of that kind of dedication is a parent – you. You are dedicated to guiding…
Posted on February 14, 2015
Posted on February 9, 2015
Early this morning, my daughter, who is in grad school in Boston, shared a short video of a class lecture that a friend in law school had shared with her, along with a note that read: “This is so awesome. A great reminder for everyone!” What the professor had said—and what struck a chord with both young women and me—was: Everything in life boils down to two things: You either get to do something or you have to do something….
Posted on February 2, 2015
I was in the final stages of writing my manuscript for The “Perfect” Parent, working with my editor, Joan Tapper, when we struck up a conversation about writing styles. Considering her experience, I asked how she would define my writing style. Being a new author had been quite a journey of self-discovery, and I was curious. She said, “I’d describe Roma’s voice as personal, reassuringly conversational, spiritual (some might say, “New Age), occasionally poetic, and calm.” As I heard the…
Posted on February 16, 2015
“You remind me of my sister.” “He looks just like his dad.” “She has her mother’s attitude.” “Stop it—I don’t need another mother-in-law” “I can’t stand my boss—he’s such a Napoleon.” We spend a good part of our life fitting people into our world. The good, the bad and the pretty—somehow, we have a familiar image for it. These kinds of comparisons are how we bring new people and experiences into our world, making them feel closer and more familiar…
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