Motherhood brings as much joy as ever, but it still brings boredom, exhaustion, and sorrow too. Nothing else ever will make you as happy or as sad, as proud or as tired, for nothing is quite as hard as helping a person develop his own individuality especially while you struggle to keep your own.
~ Marguerite Kelly and Elia Parsons

I demand for the unmarried mother, as a sacred channel of life, the same reverence and respect as for the married mother; for Maternity is a cosmic thing and once it has come to pass, our conversation must not be permitted to blaspheme it.
~ Ben Lindsey

M a t t e r s o f t h e H e a r t ~ Mother 'n' the Hood

Motherhood. The mere word evokes emotional reactions, good or bad depending upon your own experience. How do we raise happy, healthy, self-confident kids? While the potential for mothers to be the guiding light for their children is undeniable, motherhood does not always bring with it the ideal. Let's face it, there are a lot of not-so-fun parts of being a mom. The room for Mother 'n' the Hood is for describing your version of the motherhood experience, mothers-in-law included. Below, you will find a brief intro to each posting.

If you'd like to share your own thoughts on the topic of motherhood or respond to one of the postings already here, click here for the hows and whys of posting.

~ Brief Intros to Current Postings ~

Family Time by Rondi Hillstrom Davis

When you pick up any magazine, it's easy to find an abundance of articles to help you organize your life. Most offer tips for cleaning out the closets, shuffling the papers on the desk, finding ways to organize the kid's toys.

But, here's a different twist. We'd like to help you organize your time to find some precious extra moments to spend with your family. Read More . . .

The Top 10 Tips on Hiring a Babysitter by Dr. Clare Albright

1. Encourage your babysitter by keeping their favorite foods/snacks on hand. Write a thank-you card to your babysitters a couple of times a year. Experienced parents always say, "When you find a good babysitter—keep them happy!"

2. Hire a "mother's helper" to come in to your home to play with your child. This extra help will enable you to get those unfinished chores done—while knowing that your child is happy. Read More . . .

The Importance of Mothers by Rexanne Mancini

Moms, did you ever question your value as a role model, caretaker, administer of hugs and Band-Aids? I think we all have in today's climate of "do more, get more, have more."

Many of us work to bring home a paycheck and others work for our sanity. Have you ever wondered if your children were better off with the baby sitter than you?

Scientific studies are beginning to point to the overwhelming value of a mother's love, hugs, and support. Nannies, baby-sitters, and relatives are terrific. They just aren't as terrific as Mom. Read More . . .

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