Articles by Naomi Goldberg
I'm a freelance writer who enjoys writing on parenting topics. I've written for several national publications, including ePregnancy and Mothering Magazine. I enjoy reading, writing and taking long, leisurely strolls. This last hobby has been modified since the arrival of my three sons—ages 6, 3 and 1.
by Naomi Goldberg
Courage: Taking your kids to the park wearing a white outfit.
Determination: Working to lose those post-pregnancy pounds.
Dexterity: Balancing a screaming baby, the shopping cart, your credit card (and your sanity) in the supermarket.
Dignity: …
by Naomi Goldberg
It’s taken me a few years to realize that friction is a normal part of the parent-child relationship. At first, I blamed myself, assuming that any negative behavior– whining, tantrums, defiance– was a …
by Naomi Goldberg
She’s who I want to be. Her life’s in order, her house is clean, her outfits match. She always enjoys spending time with her kids and seems oblivious to the long hours between …
by Naomi Goldberg
It’s summer: time for swimming, adventures, and spray parks. As a book we read just put it, “ Lay towels in the sun/ Dragonflies cruise/ Bumblebees hum.” The book is called “Marshmallow Kisses” and I …
by Naomi Goldberg
I’m on a secret mission. Each day, I must stealthily work to decipher codes. I’m a spy, trained to overlook enemy messages and hone in on the truth.
My mission: to see my kid’s …
By Naomi Goldberg
With three sons, I know a lot about rescue heroes. Firemen, policemen, ambulance drivers, you name it. And really, what could be more exciting? You have danger, blood, glory—and a loud siren, to …
by Naomi Goldberg
The quiche came out so perfect– its crust light and flaky, its filling moist and firm– that I think I’ll share the recipe with you. It’s an easy recipe, since it only has …
by Naomi GoldbergI need a magic mirror.
“Mirror, mirror, on the wall,”I’d ask it, “Who’s the fairest of them all?” “Mommy!” the mirror would reply, and the bickering would end.
But there’s no magic mirror; instead, I …
by Naomi Goldberg
I’m told that my kids will outgrow it all: their clothes, their toys, their constant need for Mommy. I’m told that before I know it, they’ll no longer be babies, but children and …
by Naomi Goldberg
I always thought it would be easy to take care of my kids when they were sick. I kind of assumed that their fevers would activate my maternal instincts, giving me extra strength. …
