Me & Mine Magazine: Winter 2012

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Becky Gomes My own mother has always been an inspirational and loving parent who continues to make me a better person and mother. She has taught me to have empathy for my three daughters, and to understand that sometimes there will be mixed feelings and layers of emotions between us. I inspire my daughters to discover who they are while giving them a vision of compassion and respect through my relationship with my own mother. I share the human side of myself to comfort my daughters and create a beautiful intimacy we can always treasure.

Karrine Marefos A harmonious relationship requires treating our children with the same love, respect, and openness we want in return. I try to create a no-judgment zone where my children feel safe and empowered to be honest, and know they are loved and accepted no matter what they share. I always offer essential encouragement through a loving presence, with steadfast support. Encouraging and supporting my children to be happy creates a beautiful unity among us and magically makes me happier, too!

Lisa Siller Giving my daughter the security of knowing I will always support her. From the beginning, whatever she needed, I was there; we have a sacred code with defined boundaries which continues to connect us much deeper as she grows into a beautiful young woman. There is a delicate balance between being a mom and being a friend. Let them learn safely, without depriving them of learning important life lessons, and knowing those moments when they need help the most and when to let them bloom on their own.

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