The popular stereotype of woman suggests that she is easily influenced by the opinions of others and victimized by her role as a mother. This tired stereotype of mother as victim does not match the experience of real mothers. A woman is transformed by the experience of becoming a mother. Mothering unlocks in her an instinctual intelligence that generates confidence in her own … [Read more...] about Powerful Woman as Mother
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Peggy O’Mara’s New Site
Peggy O'Mara launched peggyomara.com today, an independent, investigative website for natural families and all those interested in healthy living and social justice. Watch the Video. Text of the video is below. TEXT OF THE VIDEO Hi. I’m Peggy O’Mara., the former editor and publisher of Mothering magazine and mothering.com I bought Mothering in 1980 because I wanted … [Read more...] about Peggy O’Mara’s New Site
Mom: It’s Eat, Pray, Sleep
Are there any other moms out there besides me up for changing Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Eat, Pray, Love” mantra to “Eat, Pray, Sleep”? This feels more appropriate for moms caught in the pursuit of peace and happiness, no Bali in our crystal balls, and running around like pet gerbils to make spaghetti dinners, help with homework and organize sleepovers. Let’s be real, a mother who … [Read more...] about Mom: It’s Eat, Pray, Sleep