Celebrating Mothers
Mother And Child: A Unique Bond The bond between a mother and her child is strong. With the first flutter in the womb, an attachment begins that will forever tie the two together. A physical relationship of providing life, nutrition and sustenance for the baby quickly becomes an emotional relationship. Babies depend on their mother’s wisdom from the moment they arrive into this world, and this dynamic continues through the early teen years, when new roles begin to take shape. It isn’t until adulthood, often when the child becomes a parent, that the true meaning of his or her mother’s ongoing role becomes most transparent. The job of mothers around the world is a delicate balance of caring for children and at the same time themselves. Mothers wear many hats, and doing so is not an easy task. Great mothers love their children while taking care of their physical and emotional needs. Yet a more subtle approach to being a great mother is always staying true to one’s self. Never give up on the things that we enjoy and make us happy. Don’t be a martyr! Don’t be Wonder Woman, be a mom. Give up on perfection; it is rarely achieved and sets moms up for failure. Ditch the guilt; it is not helpful and a waste of good time and energy. Develop patience early on, as this will get us through many of life’s events, large and small. Teach children to be self-reliant. Let them make mistakes. Laugh and have fun along the way. Happy Mother’s Day! Our wish to all mothers is that you take the time to celebrate not only your children and your family, but also yourself.
About The Family
Danielle Beattie Norcross, co-founder of popular blog and product line Palm Beach Lately, and her husband Jason Norcross, vice president of Madeira Housewares, are expecting their second child this month. Danielle and Jason are Florida natives, born in West Palm Beach. Danielle was raised in Wellington and met her future husband at the University of Florida in 2000. They dated for several years, marrying at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo in 2007. They later welcomed their first child, a baby girl, and recently celebrated their six-year wedding anniversary at Ocean Reef in March. “We feel so blessed to have each other, our daughter and soon another girl on the way,” Danielle said. “This is the happiest time in our life, and we are cherishing every moment.”
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May 2013 |wellington the magazine|