by Sheryl Lisa Paul | Sep 13, 2011 | Parenthood transitions |
Most women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or new mothers believe that if they eat the right foods, read the right books, and take the right classes, they’ll be able to manage their fertility or pregnancy anxiety, prevent postpartum depression, and be... by Sheryl Lisa Paul | Aug 23, 2011 | Parenthood transitions |
Last week, I was doing a search on my computer and I came across this journal entry from the third trimester of my first pregnancy. The entry was hidden in a strange location, otherwise I probably would have included it in my upcoming Birthing a New Mother Home Study... by Sheryl Lisa Paul | Apr 28, 2011 | Parenthood transitions, Wedding/marriage transition |
In preparation for launching my Conscious Motherhood eCourse (Your Transition Into Motherhood), I’ve been immersed in my journal entries from my preconception stage through my first year of motherhood. Many of these entries appear in the eCourse, but some of... by Sheryl Lisa Paul | Mar 31, 2011 | Divorce/Calling it Off/Break Up, Parenthood transitions, Transitions - General, Wedding/marriage transition |
One of the slogans in the 12-step programs is One Day At A Time. In the life of someone enduring a transition – whether in the midst of a break up, becoming a mother, trying to conceive, or retiring – a more appropriate and helpful phrase is One Moment At... by Sheryl Lisa Paul | Aug 17, 2010 | Parenthood transitions, Transitions - General, Wedding/marriage transition |
Not a day passes without whispering the words “thank you” at least a dozen times. Gratitude erupts spontaneously when I look at my two sons playing together, when my sweet husband walks into the room to take a quick break from work, when we all walk out... by Sheryl Lisa Paul | Jun 7, 2010 | Parenthood transitions |
When my son was three months old I joined a group for new mothers led by a wise and wonderful woman named Tandy Parks. Tandy was our guiding light in those first confusing, shape-shifting months, offering a place for us to ask our questions, share our stories, and...
