When I was raising my kids, we had a phrase I would use. Our house was a BLAME FREE ZONE. As you can imagine – that meant that anything and everything that came up they had to own. When they would start to falter and go into a, “Well, I couldn’t do that because I […]
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Letter of goodbye to a lifetime of friendship…
Though the path has been long…it has been one walked mostly separately. Though we may have been walking a similar road – we haven’t held hands or deeply embraced in many years. The path you have chosen is yours now. You must find the strength to go the rest on your own. I will not […]
I am feeling BACK!
Wow. Talk about a long hiatus. I knew there would be a reason to save this website – if not for just a venue to express myself. I get to do all kinds of cool things for writing about women’s stuff for my work with YAO Clinic and YAO Company – the profession I pursued […]
Showing SPLIT, The Film May 7th, Mill Valley, CA
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Announcing the showing of Split the Film by Ellen Bruno! On May 7th, 2015 Mill Valley’s It Takes A Village is sponsoring The Mother Rising’s showing of Split, the film. Split is a fabulous documentary for children and adults done entirely from the perspective of children. There is absolutely NO adult in the film. Even […]
Episode 38 – Grieving Gratitude and New Traditions (Preparing For The Holidays Episode 3)
Episode Description Wrapping up our series on parenting during life challenges such as divorce through the holidays, Margaret Jacobson and Pamela Elaine, together, will delve into the more quiet and unspoken challenges experienced by many during the holiday season, as well as the wondrous opportunities for gratitude and the exciting creation of new traditions. Join […]
Episode 37 – Controlling Child Support Chaos Throughout The Holidays (Preparing For The Holidays Episode 2)
Episode Description The holidays can be the most challenging for divorce or divorcing couples. Custody agreements are challenged, child support conflicts arise, feelings get hurt and misunderstandings abound. Caught in between these dynamics are…well, you guessed it…our children. What child support issues do you need to resolve, and can you do so without causing chaos […]
Episode 36 – Conflict Free & Memorable Holidays (Preparing For The Holidays Episode 1)
Episode Description Holidays can be emotionally draining and, well…a dud. You may have your children on one holiday and not on the other. Arguments may break out between you and the dad. Can you manage your emotions and create happy holidays memories for your children and you? Managing your emotions and rising above conflict is […]
Episode 35 – Happy Holidays Children, I’m Dating (Relationship Reflection Episode 5)
Episode Description Do you find yourself dating the same kind of guy over and over again? Today’s show is the finale of our month-long theme, “Relationship Reflection.” We wrap up “relationship reflection” by exploring how you re-enter dating after divorce and for some, being single many years; and, when NOT to break the news to […]
Episode 34 – Goodbye Fear Hello Self Confidence (Relationship Reflection Episode 4)
Episode Description Is FEAR a dictator in your relationship with your spouse/ex-spouse/soon-to-be-ex spouse? How does FEAR make you feel: Empowered or inadequate? In control or out of control? Important or insignificant? Active or paralyzed??? Hmmmm…..Today’s show is a continuation of our theme, “Relationship Reflection.” The title of today’s show is “Goodbye Fear. Hello Self-Confidence!” Today, […]
Episode 33 – A Father Reflects On Love & Divorce (Relationship Reflection Episode 3)
Episode Description We continue our series on RELATIONSHIP REFLECTION. While The Mother Rising is a radio show celebrating the growth and transformation of women through divorce, what does a father have to say about growth and transformation? In this episode, Tommy Maloney, father and author will share his reflection on love and divorce. He will […]
