We’re talking about Chapter 8 in The 10 Habits of Healthy Mothers and how moms can work to simplify their lives.

One of the problems I see frequently in my practice is overscheduling.  Most mothers I see allow their kids’ …

We’re talking about how to make Habit #8 stick today.  I know that Moms out there are overburdened and burnt out. I’ve been there myself.  Each one of us has a voice nudging us to a simpler, richer and freer …

The cost of too many demands and too much stimulation is emotional and psychological chaos. Many of us end up with depression, high blood pressure, migraine headaches, or stomach ulcers. And these are just the beginning of the list.

If …

The best way to express love is to figure out what, specifically, makes a loved one feel loved.

Kids in my practice frequently tell me that their parents love them, but they then go on to reveal that they really …

Dear Dr. Meg,

My question for you is:  How can I teach my children to get along and to build strong relationships with each other?

I have 4 siblings, but we fought all the time growing up and really have …

Today, I’m introducing Happy Mom Habit #7.  I believe that in order to be a Happy Mom, you must learn how to give and get love in healthy ways.

Giving love well takes a lot of work and receiving it …

Some of the feedback I’m hearing from Moms about lesson #6 (Make time for solitude) is that it’s impossible.  You name it, I’ve heard it. From “Maybe when my kids are older,” to “Sorry, alone time is a luxury for …

I LOVE to help parents answer their toughest parenting questions.  I’m starting a regular column on CafeMom.com called “Ask Dr. Meg” and I’m counting on YOU, followers and friends, to send me your questions. So, contact me via the blog, …

We talked a little about solitude last week, but I think it’s important to answer a question that I know is in the back of your minds, moms:

Is Solitude selfish?…

A big thanks to everyone that entered the book giveaway contest!  I’ll be contacting our randomly-selected winner this morning.  If you didn’t win, stay tuned to the blog for excerpts as we work our way through the 10 Habits.  I’ll …