I had once flown on an airplane that lost an engine over the Pacific Ocean, and from that experience I developed a fear of takeoffs. It made no rational sense given that ...read full story
Many of us look back on our teen years with reluctance and embarrassment while anticipating every moment of our daughter’s adolescence with dread. The idea that a t...read full story
From the moment I gazed into the eyes of my firstborn child, Annie, I was enchanted. Given what I teach now (and how I practiced medicine), I think you will find this iro...read full story
From the moment I gazed into the eyes of my firstborn child, Annie, I was enchanted. Given what I teach now (and how I practiced medicine), I think you will find this iro...read full story
When you have an “easy,” empathetic child who sails through life taking responsibility for herself and knows when and when not to ask for help, then a mother&...read full story
A recent blog in the Washington Post started by journalist Sally Quinn quoted Michelle Obama, who said that her new role was to be “Mother-in-Chief.” Apparently some femi...read full story
Happiness is attainable for moms, of course, but in general, it requires more self-care, organization, and effort than before. While being a mom will bring you some of yo...read full story
How do you define the “Mama Glow”?Mama Glow is a certain radiance that overcomes a woman who is happy, healthy, and feeling fulfilled in her life. I associate...read full story
In my opinion, Cleopatra is the finest example of the fullest expression of feminine power. Cleopatra was a queen, mother, leader of an empire, and lover, who lived first...read full story
Mary is the most prominent female figure in Christianity, yet she is only mentioned in the Gospels a few times. As the mother of Jesus, she is accorded great reverence, e...read full story
