Being Mom

24 Sep Sanity Savers for the Early Years

Posted at 01:31h in Being Mom, Children, Education, Leadership, Not Feeling Great, Primary Educator, Stages, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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Most of us go into motherhood with little or no experience. The arrival of children is met with great joy. However it also comes with a steep learning curve. Even if you were part of a large family yourself, learning the ropes of motherhood can...

23 Sep Starting a Family Catechism Program

Posted at 13:31h in Being Mom, Leadership, Resources, You, You Resources by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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Parents are the primary educators of their children in the faith. Sometimes it is possible to gather like-minded families together to share in deepening the faith of those who attend. A family catechism program is one such initiative to support the parental responsibility....

23 Sep Starting a Girls or Boys Club

Posted at 12:52h in Being Mom, Children, Leadership, Resources, You, You Resources by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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For whatever reason, you may consider starting a club for your son or daughter. There are many benefits. You will get to know their friends. You will help them build friendships with like minded children. You will both have fun, but also learn a lot....

23 Sep How To Write a Letter to the Editor

Posted at 12:21h in Being Mom, Single Women, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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The allure of the letters page is undeniable; it's the one place where the public can have their voices heard. But considering that hundreds of readers are competing for this space, how can you make sure your submission stands out? Here's 15 tips from our...

23 Sep Movie Mama Babysitting Co-op

Posted at 12:15h in Being Mom, Time Management, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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Need ways to find relief and support as a busy mom, especially when relatives are inaccessible? Here is a great initiative to ensure affordable and convenient babysitting. A fantastic idea worth implementing....

23 Sep Time Management

Posted at 12:10h in Being Mom, Single Women, Time Management, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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Surrounded by chaos? Don't know where to begin? Feel like you never accomplish anything? Well Mom, time to get a handle on your life! Whether you like it or not, the smooth operations of your home depend to a large degree on YOU. Your attitude and approach...

21 Sep Home Economics

Posted at 12:47h in Being Mom, Children, Education, Leadership, Marriage Resources, To Perservere, Uncategorised by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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Endless fretting about finances, however, can rob us of peace of mind and spirit. There are many things of value that do not cost much – or anything at all. We just need to remember where to find them....

21 Sep Mothers

Posted at 11:52h in Being Mom, Not Feeling Great, Primary Educator, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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Real Mothers don't eat quiche; They don't have time to make it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils Are probably in the sandbox....

20 Sep Why Women Cry

Posted at 17:25h in Being Mom, Not Feeling Great, Primary Educator, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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A little boy asked his mother, 'Why are you crying?' 'Because I'm a woman,' she told him. 'I don't understand,' he said. His Mom just hugged him and said, 'And you never will.'...

20 Sep Are You Just a Mom???

Posted at 17:22h in Being Mom, Primary Educator, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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A woman, renewing her drivers license at the county clerk's office was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. “What I mean is”, explained the recorder, “do you have a job or are you just a ...

20 Sep Before I Was a Mom

Posted at 16:28h in Being Mom, Primary Educator, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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Before I was a Mom, I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations....

20 Sep You Are Super Mom

Posted at 16:26h in Being Mom, Primary Educator, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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When we start off having kids, almost all the antics and craziness makes us want to cry. Everything seems so hard and overwhelming. As time goes on though, we gain experience and have a different take on situations. ...

20 Sep From One Mom To Another

Posted at 16:12h in Being Mom, Primary Educator, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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TIDBITS FOR MOMS: 1. Sleep is so important. If you get enough sleep you will enjoy your own company as will your family and friends. You will also have the energy you need to accomplish the day’s work ahead;...

20 Sep Reflections of a Mother

Posted at 16:06h in Being Mom, Primary Educator, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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What would life be like if I had not become a mother? It seems so difficult to imagine since I have been one for the last 10 years, but here goes....

20 Sep Fortitude

Posted at 16:01h in Being Mom, Not Feeling Great, Primary Educator, Single Women, To Perservere, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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There are two kinds of courage or fortitude – the kind that faces danger or risk with a sporting spirit of firmness and the other kind which bears that which must be borne without complaint. It is a mental toughness which permeates the outlook and...

20 Sep Mission Possible: Putting Family First

Posted at 15:34h in Being Mom, Children, Education, Primary Educator, Time Management, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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Motherhood is not on the top ten list of “Great Jobs for the Modern Woman!” these days. How can it be if one is expected either to be able to do everything and anything at all (a.k.a. the Superwoman), or to have no personal opinion,...

19 Sep Fashion

Posted at 12:57h in Being Mom, Fashion, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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Do you find it hard to stay on top of fashion, never mind get out to buy clothes for yourself? Do you let your appearance slide and think “who cares” I’m at home? Yet as a woman and especially a mom, it is important to...

17 Sep Not Feeling Great

Posted at 20:43h in Being Mom, Health, Not Feeling Great, Single Women, To Perservere, You by Irene Freundorfer 0 Comments

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Sometimes in life we go through moments where we feel we are going down the drain turbo-boost....