Archive for May 2025
Mothers Are Still the Primary Caretakers
In my book “The Roads Taken: Complex Lives of Employed and At-Home mothers,” mothers who pursued careers often remained the primary parent for the children. The mothers were the ones who stayed home if a child was sick. The mothers left employment early if an unexpected pick up was needed. The mothers made and went…
Read MoreNavigating Communication with Our Adult Children
I think it’s safe to say that when we mothers talk together, at some point our conversations will turn to our adult children. No longer a hectic life—perhaps working in a career or being a stay-at-home mother—our relationships take on a big portion of our focus and energy. The relationship with our children becomes even…
Read MoreWhat to Say to a New Widow
Our society is not great dealing with grief. Although we have our religious traditions, people are very uncomfortable when giving condolences to the bereaved. Condolences frequently come through sympathy cards. There are three types of cards: first, the sentimental card expressing “sincere condolences at this difficult time”—all printed and the sender only needs to sign.…
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