Comments for Momference: A Meeting of the Moms

Comment on How to Gain Respect from Your Teen by Barb Desmarais

Barb Desmarais — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:55:07 +0000

Hi Joanne ~

You’re so right when you say it isn’t always simple. All we can do is our best. None of us are perfect parents. I think sometimes we’re too hard on ourselves.

I think it’s often a good idea to reflect back on the day and congratulate ourselves on the things we did well and know that every day presents a new opportunity to do things differently if we want to make some changes.

Comment on Children and Activities: Are We Overscheduled? by Barb Desmarais

Barb Desmarais — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:48:52 +0000

Momslifesavers: Your children will thank you for providing a childhood that was not always rushed and filled with hectic schedules. Balance is key, isn’t it.

Comment on How to Gain Respect from Your Teen by momference

momference — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:55:08 +0000

Joanne–Almost every parent struggles with respect with teenagers and you are correct…it is most of the time never as simple as it seems. ~~Dee

Comment on How to Gain Respect from Your Teen by Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:54:31 +0000

I have been struggling with my teenage boys in the area of respect. They do really well for a time and then they can become terrible. It is true that disrespect cannot be tolerated. Sometimes I have tolerated it too much just because it gets tiring when it seems like I’m fighting with them all the time. Other times, it is good to let it go for the moment and think. I did this earlier this week and realized that there was an issue that we needed to talk about later. There was something I was doing that I didn’t realize that was upsetting to my child. Its not always real simple.

Comment on Special Needs Children Support by momference

momference — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:48:55 +0000

Barb–You were an incredible expert that I look forward to working with again and again! An A+ reference from the Momference Team! ~~Dee

Comment on Special Needs Children Support by Barb Desmarais

Barb Desmarais — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:57:35 +0000

Thanks again - Momference team members - for the opportunity to speak at this great event!

Barb

Comment on Every Woman… by jonathan

jonathan — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:41:40 +0000

ahm… i agree..

Comment on Careers by momference

momference — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:25:13 +0000

Barbara–We are familiar with your work and admire your contribution to women everywhere. We will be in contact ASAP.

Comment on Careers by Barbara Scala

Barbara Scala — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:13:37 +0000

I know many of the contributors to Momference and admire your work. I have my own life coaching practice and network.

Comment on Special Needs Children: ADHD Myths and Facts by momference

momference — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:03:38 +0000

Kate–I have had epilepsy since I was 5 years old. I am 30 years past that now and so is science. However, like ADHD, we dont grow out of it. We simply learn to manage it to the best of our abilities. Blessings to parents like you (and my own!) for their efforts and strength. ~~Dee, Momference Team