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My name is Heather – I’m a married Theta Mom of two beautiful children. I was a public elementary school teacher for ten years before I made the decision to stay home with my children. Since then, I have used my graduate degree from Columbia University to work from home. This has enabled me to contribute financially to the running of our family and home, but the rewards have been far greater than monetary value. Making the transition from working full-time to working-at-home has been revolutionary for me because it was the time that Theta Mom was born.
You see, I have always defined myself as an Alpha mom, the mom who always had it together, the mom who had her kids dressed perfectly while searching endlessly for the best pre-school in the neighborhood. I have been known as the Type A mom who made a checklist for the checklist and never forgot to respond to an e-mail or make cupcakes for school.
But, I soon realized I was also a Beta mom. I had those mornings when I went out with a coffee stained t-shirt and ended up late to a birthday party. I still have my moments when I don’t want to make another play date because I want my kids to just play, spontaneously, without it being planned. What ever happened to the idea of simply running outside to hop on your Big Wheel and just be a kid?
The point is, I am not alone. As moms, we are all in this together and deep down there is part Alpha and part Beta in all of us. So then, if we are part Alpha and part Beta, then what are we?
We are Theta Moms, The True, Authentic Moms. [The-T-A] We are authentic because we live authentic lives. Life isn’t perfect and neither are our kids.
I invite you to join forces with me to revolutionize the way we think about our role as mothers. We need to begin the dialogue about what it truly means to be an authentic mom. Nobody said that motherhood would be easy! Share your stories, your experiences, your life, your voice. It’s about time that we engage in this conversation.
We are redefining the role of motherhood, one mom at a time.
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I like the new look. It looks very professional.
Great review on Leapster. It is great because our grandson gets to try the two new games.
Good luck! Can’t wait until you make it big and I can do your finances.
Love Thetamomgeigei
Twitter: tarabucci
December 2, 2009 at 6:58 am
Hey ThetaMom!
Last time I spoke to you you were just starting your blog. LOVE your new site! Congratulations! So excited for you! It looks AWESOME! Keep in touch neighbor. I hope you have a amazing Christmas! ( I never know who I can say that too…so many are mixed here in Philly between Hanukkah and Christmas :p)
Hi Heather! I just wanted to tell you that I think what you are doing with your site IS revolutionary. I felt the same. I never really understood the real deal about motherhood until I became a mom. And I’m mostly a type A personality too, but becoming a mom has totally shown me my beta side. Your website it fantastic and totally empowering moms out there! Good job and keep up the great work.
Twitter: Pickletalks
December 3, 2009 at 3:06 pm
I was wondering how you got the “Connect with Theta Mom” with all buttons? I haven’t been able to find this for mine.
Twitter: girlstoys
December 6, 2009 at 1:18 am
Just stopping by to say hi! I was interested in finding out where you got the name Theta Mom and I found the story – its great
I love this message. So powerful and so real. I am too a Theta Mom and look forward to sharing ideas with others on this website.
Twitter: jmechap8
December 30, 2009 at 9:29 am
What a great outlook on life!
um. how cute are you and your husband? love that picture.
BTW — I used Lindsey at Sour Apple Studio after seeing she had done your site. I love her – thanks for broadcasting her talents Heather!
Kiran
I just stumbled on your blog through SITS and think it is fantastic! I love the idea behind it. I am also a mother like yourself, balancing motherhood and teaching. Right now I teach in a public elementary school and online college courses. I have thought about making the switch to full-time online courses, but haven’t made the move yet. I look forward to reading more of your blog! Take care!
I love your definition of a “Theta” Mom! That’s definitely me:)
Twitter: thezenmama
February 12, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Love your website! Can’t wait to read all through it! So true about being so many different types of moms. I love the definition of Theta Mom.
Thanks!
Twitter: kellyjorichards
February 12, 2010 at 10:39 pm
I have been seeing your button on Top Mommy Blogs, and lots of other pages for a couple weeks now. I am so glad I finally came by! Thank you for such a genuine about page, it makes following you an easy decision! I am excited to go explore your page further, and get to know you better.
Twitter: aLilStory
February 19, 2010 at 10:43 am
I love this!!
I am very similar in my mommy ways… I will be coming back!
Hi Heather,
Lol you beat me to the punch, but I really enjoy reading your blog so congrats on your Beautiful Blogger Award! Looking forward to more great reads
…Nic
I am an adoptive mother who went through years of infertility treatments to conceive. I founded the non profit, Parenthood for Me.org. Our mission is to provide financial and emotional support to those building families through adoption or medical intervention. We are awarding grants in June. Would you consider doing a profile on my blog and non profit? YOu have great readership and following and we can use all the help we can get to spread the word of our cause.
thank you
So happy for you on your SITS day. Now I get the whole theta thing. Good definition!
Twitter: RandomBlogette
March 29, 2010 at 8:47 am
Wow! That is me too!
I love what you are “about”!!
I’m a Theta Mom too!
Wow!!!! Theta Mom . . . BRILLIANT! And inspiring! And wonderful! And . . . so glad I found you! I’m going to grab your button and visit you regularly! THANK YOU for saying what so many of us feel!
THETA – love this! Found you through Christine LaRocque. Such a great concept and mission, the true authentic mom. Definitely what I strive to be. Can’t wait to read more. xo
Twitter: kpugs
April 25, 2010 at 6:07 am
I am enjoying your site very much…and I would love to become part of this community! I will be celebrating my Blogging year anniversary in a couple of months, so I am pretty new. I don’t mean to sound dumb, but how do I list my blog to network? I cannot find the page to fill out.
Thanks for your help!
Great site. Not sure where I found you, but glad I did. How do you become a featured blogger on your site?
I am writing my blog for anyone who is a Mom that feels like they are overloaded….I am trying to finish my PhD while my husband is deployed in Afghanistan….yikes…..
WOW, I absolutely LOVE THIS! I will definitely be coming back for more. I’M A THETA MOM!!
Twitter: hallchc
May 6, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Amen!
I’ve been a mother for nine months now, and while I spent much of my pregnancy reading the books, talking with other moms and listening to the women who raised me, I realized something. They would ask me a question about something parenting related, and my answers usually had them saying something like, “Ah, yes! I figured you would be that kind of mom!”
Alas. I don’t subscribe to any specific parenting method other than fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants parenting. It seems to be working, too…
Love your mission statement. You have a new follower! =)
You website caught my attention because I was a Kappa Alpha Theta in college and thought that is what you meant by Theta Mom……what a clever name and a beautiful description of who she is. We are all Thetas!
Love it!
Motherhood’s is hard work but it can be sweet…..
I’ve been seeing the Theta Mom button on many of my favorite blogs and honestly thought it was a sorority thing…I’m glad I finally clicked over to see what you (we) are about.
My life prior to kids was all about being organized and on top of things. Now that I have a 2-year-old? Not so much. I like your Theta Mom definition.
If you’d like to read about my most recent Theta-Mom episode, go to my blog at http://www.toulouseandtonic.wordpress.com and click on “How To Sabotage The 3-Day Potty Training Method in 2 Days or Less.”
Thank you! I’ll bookmarking!
I am passing on an award to you on my blog:
http://beachbird2.blogspot.com/2010/07/my-first-award.html
I could be you in 5 years. I also went to Columbia and was a teacher. I am now a stay at home mom. Very type A, but I would not change a thing. I am currently beginning my ideas for a business that I can do at home. I am looking so forward to reading the rest of your blog!
Twitter: Melissa_DrMom
July 7, 2010 at 10:33 pm
What a great story! I love how Theta Mom was born. Thank you for creating a very inspiring community, I am so excited to now become a part of it.
Love it….Officially a Theta mom here too..Having a child with special needs definately throws a wrench in that Type A personality thats for sure….I always joke about how I am sooooo not the soccer mom stereotype ( although my kid does play soccer..lol )….Great Blog…New follower…..
Hi Heather,Wow, what a relief your site is. Life is indeed imperfect but we all do our best, juggling our many sides, jobs, responsibilities, relationships etc. Thank you!
Hey Heather. Love your blog and your honesty.
It’s refreshing and fun!!!
I’ve only been blogging since Feb. and have found it to be a fun ride. I’d love to guest blog sometime and you are welcome to guest for me too!
Hope to hear from you!
Molly
I just read your “About” page and realized where “The T A” came from. Love it! I’m a West Point educated, corporate mommy who just left the Army…and am trying to figure out this whole motherhood thing.
Take a peek at my chronicles!