by Ambre French (Norway) | Apr 12, 2011 | Family, International, Kids, Life Lesson, Motherhood, Norway, Parenting
I am a mother of one little girl of 15 months. I am in the early stages of motherhood, and among the trillion questions my new life brings, there is one that is starting to be present on a daily basis. Here it is:
Whether I “like” it or not, I am one day (please not today) going to be a role model. How does one define a role model, and how does one accept that who you are is good enough?
During this first year I concentrated on how the baby is, how my marriage was doing, and I did my best to survive the transition from two to three in the house. I wasn’t really concerned about what I did and how I did it, as long as I managed one day after the next.
But suddenly, this little ball of love is starting to walk, to express herself, to see and interpret what I am doing. Does this mean I already have to be aware of what I am doing in front of her? I sort of knew this day would come, but I DON’T KNOW IF I AM READY!
I have very basic and obvious determinations regarding bringing up my child. I want her to be polite, well-behaved, healthy, respectful of others, be a good citizen, be a good friend… All in all, be a good person.
Now, I am wondering if I have to be this person first… (more…)
by World Moms Blog | Apr 10, 2011 | East Timor, Norway, Shaula Bellour, USA, World Moms Blog Itinerary
We start off on Monday in New Jersey with Veronica Samuels, who is keeping busy with her newborn daughter and a proud new big sister! Veronica talks about having fun in the garden with a helpful child.
On Tuesday, we head off to Norway, where transplanted French mom Ambre French discusses the challenges of being a good role model for our impressive youngsters.
***Updated***On Wednesday, we’re back in the United States with South Carolina mom Maggie Ellison. Maggie reflects on the loss of her beloved pet, Thea.
On Thursday, we board another international flight, this time to remote East Timor, where Shaula Bellour is raising her kids in the island life! If you get a chance, Google East Timor – it looks beautiful!
And Friday, Eva Fannon in Seattle reports on this week’s Friday Question! We encourage our readers to join the discussion by answering the question in the comments section. Come join in on the fun!
We are thrilled to welcome a new writer, Kelley from Laos! Look out for her writers profile, which will be posted soon!
The Captain Snuggles Blood drive got off to such a great start that organizers Amy Hillis and Kirsten Jessiman decided to extend it. Until April 20th, you can roll up your sleeve and donate blood in memory of Amy’s late son, David. Even if you’re not medically able to donate, please spread the word. For more information about the blood drive, go to the Captain Snuggles Blood Drive page on Facebook.
We look forward to having you travel with us this week!
— World Moms Blog
Our World Moms Blog logo was designed by the creative Erica Joyner Designs in Virginia, USA.
World Moms Blog is an award winning website which writes from over 30 countries on the topics of motherhood, culture, human rights and social good. Over 70 international contributors share their stories from around the globe, bonded by the common thread of motherhood and wanting a better world for their children.
World Moms Blog was listed by Forbes Woman as one of the "Best 100 Websites for Women 2012 & 2013" and also called a "must read" by the NY Times Motherlode in 2013. Our Senior Editor in India, Purnima Ramakrishnan, was awarded the BlogHer International Activist Award in 2013.
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by World Moms Blog | Apr 10, 2011 | East Timor, Norway, Shaula Bellour, USA, World Moms Blog Itinerary
We start off on Monday in New Jersey with Veronica Samuels, who is keeping busy with her newborn daughter and a proud new big sister! Veronica talks about having fun in the garden with a helpful child.
On Tuesday, we head off to Norway, where transplanted French mom Ambre French discusses the challenges of being a good role model for our impressive youngsters.
***Updated***On Wednesday, we’re back in the United States with South Carolina mom Maggie Ellison. Maggie reflects on the loss of her beloved pet, Thea.
On Thursday, we board another international flight, this time to remote East Timor, where Shaula Bellour is raising her kids in the island life! If you get a chance, Google East Timor – it looks beautiful!
And Friday, Eva Fannon in Seattle reports on this week’s Friday Question! We encourage our readers to join the discussion by answering the question in the comments section. Come join in on the fun!
We are thrilled to welcome a new writer, Kelley from Laos! Look out for her writers profile, which will be posted soon!
The Captain Snuggles Blood drive got off to such a great start that organizers Amy Hillis and Kirsten Jessiman decided to extend it. Until April 20th, you can roll up your sleeve and donate blood in memory of Amy’s late son, David. Even if you’re not medically able to donate, please spread the word. For more information about the blood drive, go to the Captain Snuggles Blood Drive page on Facebook.
We look forward to having you travel with us this week!
— World Moms Blog
Our World Moms Blog logo was designed by the creative Erica Joyner Designs in Virginia, USA.
World Moms Blog is an award winning website which writes from over 30 countries on the topics of motherhood, culture, human rights and social good. Over 70 international contributors share their stories from around the globe, bonded by the common thread of motherhood and wanting a better world for their children.
World Moms Blog was listed by Forbes Woman as one of the "Best 100 Websites for Women 2012 & 2013" and also called a "must read" by the NY Times Motherlode in 2013. Our Senior Editor in India, Purnima Ramakrishnan, was awarded the BlogHer International Activist Award in 2013.
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by Astrid Warren (Norway) | Mar 28, 2011 | Cooking, Motherhood, Norway, Nutrition, Parenting
Even before the wee lad was born, I felt bombarded with information about how important it was for him to get the right food. This meant that I had to eat right, when all I felt like was dry biscuits and apple juice. Then, it meant breastfeeding.
There is so much information about how breastfeeding is the best thing for your baby and how it is the only thing you should do, which I don’t doubt. But, when breastfeeding doesn’t work, you start to question yourself: maybe I don’t love my baby enough…?
What other reason can there be for not being able to feed him naturally? And, you feel guilty because you have to use formula instead. Here in Norway, there is a warning on the packages that say you need to consult a doctor before giving formula to a baby, followed by a reminder that breastfeeding is better for him. (more…)
Astrid is a Norwegian thirty something, married, working mum to a wee lad who is almost three and a baby born in 2012! She grew up in Norway, but moved to London, England after she met her husband. After living there during her twenties, she has since returned to Norway and settled down in her nation's capital of Oslo to raise her family.
She finds herself slowly turning into her own mother as her free time is spent reading, walking, knitting and meeting up with other mums for coffee. (Ok, she still secretly loves going to the pub, too!). However, there isn't much time for any of the above, as she now enjoys spending most of her time crawling around on the floor, while playing with her children! Check out her blog, Quintessentially Burrows. She's also on Twitter @MrsSWarren.
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by World Moms Blog | Mar 27, 2011 | Canada, Norway, USA, World Moms Blog Itinerary
We start off this week on Monday with Asta Burrows in Norway. Asta talks about making wise food choices for our children.
On Tuesday, we’re in San Francisco with A. Roselyn, who loves cycling around her neighbourhood on her custom-made bike that accommodates her two little girls.
On Wednesday, we’re excited to welcome back Allison Charleston, who has not been able to write for a while. Allison talks about what she’s planning to get for her son’s upcoming birthday.
And on Thursday, we hop North of the border to Canada, to hear from Kirsten Jessiman, who shares some views about doing the marriage-and-babies thing backwards.
On Friday, Eva Fannon leads our Friday Question. Don’t forget to check in and join in the conversation with our World Moms Blog writers!
Be sure to check out the Writers page to see the profile of new writer DC Blogmama, who we will be hearing from for the first time next week!
We continue to send out positive thoughts to Sunny Springer, to all readers in Japan, and to anyone who has loved ones in that tragedy-struck nation.
— World Moms Blog
Our World Moms Blog logo was designed by the creative Erica Joyner Designs in Virginia, USA.
World Moms Blog is an award winning website which writes from over 30 countries on the topics of motherhood, culture, human rights and social good. Over 70 international contributors share their stories from around the globe, bonded by the common thread of motherhood and wanting a better world for their children.
World Moms Blog was listed by Forbes Woman as one of the "Best 100 Websites for Women 2012 & 2013" and also called a "must read" by the NY Times Motherlode in 2013. Our Senior Editor in India, Purnima Ramakrishnan, was awarded the BlogHer International Activist Award in 2013.
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by World Moms Blog | Mar 6, 2011 | East Timor, Norway, Shaula Bellour, USA, World Moms Blog Itinerary
We start off on Monday in Norway, where Asta Burrows talks about the trade-offs Moms sometimes have to make between elegance and comfort!
On Tuesday, we’re back in the United States with Margie Bryant, the Arkansas Mom who juggles life and working towards a University degree with raising two busy boys.
On Wednesday, we head off to spend time with Shaula Bellour, who is having an exciting time with her twins on the remote island of East Timor.
And on Thursday, we’re in Minnesota with Galit Breen, who never fails to entertain with her stories about her life with her family.
On Friday, Eva Fannon leads our Friday Question. Don’t forget to check in and join in the conversation with our World Moms Blog writers!
We have two new writer profiles posted, so be sure to check it out to learn about our new writers, Dee Harlow from Mexico and Kuwaiti-born fire Crystals, who now lives in India.
And in the most exciting news of all, we congratulate World Moms Blog founder Veronica Samuels on the birth of her new baby girl!
— World Moms Blog
Our World Moms Blog logo was designed by the creative Erica Joyner Designs in Virginia, USA.
World Moms Blog is an award winning website which writes from over 30 countries on the topics of motherhood, culture, human rights and social good. Over 70 international contributors share their stories from around the globe, bonded by the common thread of motherhood and wanting a better world for their children.
World Moms Blog was listed by Forbes Woman as one of the "Best 100 Websites for Women 2012 & 2013" and also called a "must read" by the NY Times Motherlode in 2013. Our Senior Editor in India, Purnima Ramakrishnan, was awarded the BlogHer International Activist Award in 2013.
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I am a mother of one little girl of 15 months. I am in the early stages of motherhood, and among the trillion questions my new life brings, there is one that is starting to be present on a daily basis. Here it is:
