Patina Sehorn

The Truth About Being a “Soccer Mom”

October 11th, 2011
soccer cleats

I find it truly ironic that the absolute coldest and hottest I have ever been were both in the same place–the soccer field.  In Texas, there is no protection from the elements on the soccer field. It is a massive field of grass with a dirt sideline on which to sit. That is, if you brought your own chair.

I …

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Watching Our Kids Become Young Adults

September 26th, 2011

I am a result driven girl. I think that is why I love being a mother so much.  There is a direct relationship between what I do, say, or practice and how my children behave or misbehave. Clearly this only works to my advantage if what I am doing or saying is good. So I would say the odds are …

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Mommy Timeout

September 16th, 2011

“There can only be one crazy person in a room at a time…and it can’t be you.” — Patina Sehorn

This is a phrase I coined many years ago in regards to raising toddlers–my three to be more specific. I’ve used the phrase often when speaking to young mothers, so much so that I referenced it in my book on …

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Meet Patina, Mom of Three and Public Speaker

August 19th, 2011

I wouldn’t have always described myself as “lucky.” Actually, for many years, I didn’t feel very lucky at all. But I love that life can change. In one day or in one unexpected moment, things can change and even get better, and in my case, spectacular.

I was asked to write about myself, an introduction of sorts.  I felt that …

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