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Image via Wikipedia By Dr James Dobson You don't see many mothers dress like Wonder Woman these days, but I think any mother who lovingly raises a child from infancy to adulthood deserves to be called a Superhero. I recall a time many years ago when my wife broke her leg skiing, requiring me to play Mr Mum for two weeks. It was a lot tougher than advertised. On my first morning on the job, our headstrong three-year-old boy began teaching me the rules of the game called “motherhood”. At 6am, I was woken from a deep, dreamy sleep by his loud cry and he continued shrieking as I staggered down the hall. When I pushed open his bedroom door, the crying immediately stopped and a cheery little voice said, “Is breakfast ready?” He followed me into the kitchen, where I rummaged through the cupboards bleary-eyed, all the while being barraged with questions: “Why isn't the milk poured? Don't you even know where the eggs are?” and: “Are you sure you've ever done this before?” ...

By Dr Bill Maier Hey dad ... still think raising babies is a mother ’s job? Well think again! The days where mum does all the work at home while dad sits back in his recliner are long gone. Taking care of kids is a tough job and it’s a father’s job to step in and help. Instead of plopping in your chair at the end of the day, why not roll up your sleeves and give mum a hand around the house. And don’t wait for her to ask you. Look for things that need doing — like laundry or dishes or vacuuming. Sometimes what she needs most is a little adult conversation — especially after playing with a two-year-old all day. Why not make her a cup of tea , find a comfortable chair and ask her about her day? Trust me, she’ll love you for it! While you’re at it, let her know how much you appreciate all the things she does for you and the kids. From TODAY, Voices - Monday, 14-June-2010 ----- Related articles by Zemanta Happy Mother's Day (entrepremusings.com) Mother's Day WIP ...

By Dr James Dobson My mother and father were married for 43 years in one of the most beautiful, loving relationships the world has ever seen. When my mum turned 50, my father was beginning to think about the passage of time. And he wrote a wonderful poem on that day that he called, simply, Your Birthday. This is what he said: The whole world singing , now that Spring has come. I saw a robin in the morning sun. Among the pale green leaves and bursting buds, I heard His talk. But it is Autumn, where we walk. ‘Tis true for us, the Summer too is gone. Now, whiplash winds arise, and further on the ice and sleet and cold and grim assault to pierce us through. Does Fall in Spring-time frighten you? Impotent shines the April sun so fair, to melt the wisps of frost within your hair. My dear I know you feel the threatening gloom, but I’m with you and hand in hand, we’ll face the winter too. The winter did come for this man and woman, and they’re now both gone. But my dad kept...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr James Dobson What can a mother do when she feels confused and frustrated about raising a son? Many women these days express a sense of anxiety about dealing with their own sons. Whether she’s single or married, there’s a feeling of not being equipped to meet the special challenges of teaching and training a young boy. A friend of mine, Mrs Jean Lush, has written a wonderful book on the subject called Mothers and Sons . I think many mothers will be encouraged to hear her advice. First, she says that mothers should realise that it’s normal for little boys to be difficult — even extremely difficult. Emerging masculinity can be a boisterous and destructive force. Mothers should learn to anticipate their son’s energy level and look for ways to channel that force into exercise and constructive activity. Also, when we look at little boys, let’s keep in mind that they aren’t finished yet. History shows that many great men began as baffling, headstrong boys who...

Image by paulmorriss via Flickr By Dr Bill Maier Becoming a mother for the first time is a major milestone. But how do you know if you're prepared to be a good mother? Most women are elated when they find out that they're expecting their first child. Then they have nine months to worry about what kind of mother they will be. They often look back on their own childhood and wonder how their positive and negative experiences will affect their ability to bond with their baby. It's a real concern — and not entirely unfounded. How our parents related to us has a huge influence on how we will relate to our own children . Those who struggled to get close to their parents will likely struggle. It's not a foregone conclusion, but something to think about. If your memories of childhood are painful and bitter, I encourage you to seek a good counselor, just to make sure you don't repeat those negative habits. From TODAY, Voices – Wednesday, 15-Jul-2009 Related articles by Zema...

More hubby support to help with stress from the recession by Lin Yan Qin 05:55 AM May 09, 2009 THE best Mother’s Day present working mothers in Singapore wish for this year? More support from their husbands. Over eight in 10 women feel they have not been getting enough support from their husbands since the recession kicked in, a survey by the Working Mothers Forum (WMF) has found. In contrast, five in 10 felt this way before the recession began. More women are also worried about being expected to make work a priority or face limited career prospects, compared to the number who felt this way before the recession began, according to the survey, which polled 100 working mothers last month. This, they worried, could limit the time they could spend with their children. Ms Cheryl Liew, vice-chairperson of WMF’s panel of experts, urged women to communicate with their husbands if they felt stretched. “Guide him or give him specific tips on how he can help,” she said. “Most men want to help ...