There are days when being a mom seems like one endless pop quiz. The baby's crying when she should be napping. Do you wait to see if she can soothe herself or rush in to rock her? Your preschooler is defying you. Do you calmly explain the rules again or give him a time-out for not listening? And if you choose the wrong option (to these and a thousand other dilemmas), could you scar your kid for life?
Relax. These little dramas aren't as important as your big-picture approach to being a mom. We've zeroed in on the factors that really make a difference in your child's life.
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I agree with Anonymous. Sometimes it's better to be single and healthy than be with your baby's father and unhealthy and unhappy. I think it's okay to set a good example for your child as a solo parent. I'm not unsubscribing though, I'm just sick of the notion that we're not complete without a man to support us.
12/12/2011 08:21:48 AM Report AbuseI love most of the suggestions;however, the condescending tone of assuming that ALL GOOD MOMS are in relationships ruins it. There are wonderful moms who don't have "partners" or "relationships to nurture" for a multitude of reasons. This attitude is archaic! I am unsubscribing because I find this just too much!
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