Our Childless Mothers Connect Blog offers an on-line haven for communication for women without children, either by choice or circumstance. Here is where we can share our stories, struggles, triumphs, discoveries, resources and offerings with one another. Men and Women with children can also feel free to give helpful information and resources, as well as share products and services that may be of benefit to our community…
Let the sharing begin!
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Relish the Stolen Moments of the Season
I don’t know about you but I went through another holiday season completely overbooked.And, if history repeats itself, by the time the day of celebration actually arrives, I’m exhausted and have thoughts that I’m sure echo those of many others: too many shoppers, too many commitments, too much commercialization, and not enough time. And, then the holidays whiz by and you’re in the middle of January before you realize it. Maybe you can relate.
Here’s what’s worked for me in the past.
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Six Solid Holiday Blues Solutions for the Single and Childless
This article was previously published on the Huffington Post. I know this issue is a big one for many CMomA members, so we’re making it available to you here, as well. If it speaks to you, feel free to share your own impressions in the comments below! I spoke to a client this week (we’ll call her ‘Mary’), whom I have worked with in my Psychotherapy Practice... -
Heart Gallery of America: A Meaningful Way to Connect with Fostered Children in the U.S.
For U.S. CMomAs who have a heart for kids, but who are not ready or able to adopt or foster, here is a beautiful way you can connect with children and contribute something tremendous and meaningful to orphans waiting for placement. -
Women Without Children Making a Difference: Gloria Steinem
CMomA is proud to recognize Gloria Steinem as one of sixteen Americans to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year. She brought the world with her in a courageous journey to redefine the place and the power of women everywhere. Thank you, Ms. Steinem for all that you’ve done, and continue to do! Transcript of the speech announcing the award of Gloria Steinem’s Presidential Medal of Freedom... -
Thank You, Mind
Once upon a time ago, we had no computers, no cell phones, no devices devices devices and we used to read and sit around the table every night for dinner and dig up the dandelions in the front yard for twenty-five cents an hour. And during those times, the elders would say, “I remember when… -
Podcast: Dr. Marcy Cole at the Conscious Leadership Expert TeleSummit
In this podcast, Marcy is interviewed on Ruth Klein’s Conscious Leadership Expert TeleSummit. Ruth Klein is a best-selling author, speaker and leader in the field of branding and productivity. Her mission with this Fall 2013 pre-recorded tele seminar program is to, “Bring conscious leaders together to share their insights, wisdom and the specific steps they took to build their highly purpose-driven and financially rewarding businesses.” Dr. Cole’s session... -
Light Meditation
The sun has set every evening since the world began and yet standing back from the ocean’s edge watching people gaze at it in awe, in holy reverence, and in wonder, I can only marvel. I light a candle before my meditation ritual, I light candles to calm myself, I light candles to send prayers to loved ones, and I send messages of love and light to friends,... -
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE—for Mid-life and Senior Adults to Adopt, or for Older Children to be Adopted
There are over 150 million orphans worldwide, and over 18 million of those have lost both parents. This month is National Adoption Month. It encourages us to all attune more to the orphan crisis globally and participate in some small or large way to set the intention of taking better care of children on this planet. Every child born deserves a family. Our commitment to their wellbeing should... -
Soaring Hearts
The light streaked in my window this morning and crept over my face. I kept my eyes closed to experience this moment on earth, in this body, on this couch. This is the same earth, and my body no different in its humanness, than the thousands of grieving, mis-placed, deeply wounded people of the Philippine Islands. -
Women Without Children Making a Difference: Oprah Winfrey
It’s impossible to list all the contributions Oprah Winfrey has made, and continues to make. Her own inspiring story of overcoming tremendous odds to become one of the richest and most generous people on earth is only the beginning.
