Ten secrets of great moms

Ten secrets of great moms - From gathering people to help to being open about your feelings - here's what can redefine your motherhood.

Gather helping hands

Enlist everyone you can to help you. Just because you're a mother, that doesn't mean you have to be Wonder Woman. When my daughter was born, I called my sister, crying. Hearing how overwhelmed I was, she came in all the way from Alaska and helped me set up a schedule, which was such a lifesaver! It takes a village to raise a child, especially a newborn, and you're a better mother for asking for the assistance that you need.' - Trisha Idoni, mother to Mallory; Pensacola, FL, US

Help homework happen

As soon as my children get home from school, I set them up for homework, with each child at his/her own station in the kitchen so that they don't mix up their papers. Then I find something to do in the vicinity so that I'm nearby for help if need be, but not hovering over them. It's a routine we stick to, so the children know what's expected of them.' - Karen Schiff Freeman, mother to Rebecca, Jarrett and Lexi; Solon, OH, US


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Put nightmares to bed

If your child has nightmares, here's how to ward off "monsters": Use a batteryoperated handheld fan to chase them away, and fill a spray bottle with "Go-Away Monster Spray". Then lie in bed with your child and ask him what he'd like to dream about, suggesting pleasant things, such as sharing an icecream cone or building a sand castle on the beach. This worked with my son, and now he sleeps through the night.' - Lisa Keddy, mother to Nicholas; Ocean, NJ, US

Win the sweets war

I serve my children the dinner, along with a small dessert portion, together on those plastic sectioned character plates (SpongeBob is their favourite). Each area has chicken, rice, salad, and a sweet, or something similar. I don't bug them to eat the veggies before the treat, so even if they have dessert first, it's small enough that they don't fill up - therefore they always move on to eat a nice amount of dinner. It works like a charm.' - Emily Becker, mother to Jonathan and Madelyn; Belmont, CA, US

Get the feelings out there

When I had a cranky child on my hands, I'd swoop her into my lap and say, "It's time to complain, so let's complain together. Oh, I feel so angry, or hurt, or sad," hugging her the whole time and letting her be cranky. After a while, she felt soothed and ready to move on. Also, she learned to put words to her feelings.' - Nancy Feingold, mother to Seth, Adam and Lindsey; Newton, MA, US

Banish boo-boo fears

If the sight of blood terrifies your child, use dark washcloths to clean up cuts and scrapes. Better yet, try storing the cloths in plastic bags in the freezer - the coldness will help with pain relief.' - Betty Miliano, mother to Trevor and Blake; Belfast, ME, US

Make bathtime a treat

When my children were babies and it was time to bathe them, I dropped the bottles of soap and lotion into the warm bathwater. That way, when I lathered them up, they felt nice and warm and didn't get a chill.' - Diane Kilroy, mother to Matthew and Eric; Secaucus, NJ, US

Prioritise family dinner

I had problems with my son's rebellion, so I enforced family dinner with no TV, no phones, and no guests - just our family. We talk about school and other concerns the children may have, sharing these times together has really improved my son's behaviour.' - Pamesha Robinson-Joseph, mother to Nasheim, Tyrell and Jocaharia; Chicago, US

Sleep easy

Put the baby bassinet in the living room during the day, especially if you have other children. Your baby will become accustomed to the noises, and then she will be able to take a nap anywhere! When we adopted Angelia, we were redoing our bedroom, so we put her bassinet in the living room. But it worked out great, because now she can sleep through the other children playing and watching TV. A wellnapped child is happier and makes for a happier mom too!' - Wendy Marner, mother to Wreece, Elijah, Thad and Angelia; Cedar Rapids, IA, US

Teach the value of friendship

My daughter is very social, and she's at that age when her friends are on a revolving loop - I never know who's in and who's out. When she's down in the dumps because a girl at school doesn't like her, I'll ask her about another girl who I've noticed she's treated poorly. I comfort her too, but I want her to truly be aware of her responsibility: Being a good friend is more valuable than any amount of popularity.' - April Wade, mother to Brittany; Ivor, VA, US ( Prevention )

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