Meditation Instead of Play Groups. That's what more and more moms are doing in some towns, says The NY Times. Overstressed, overextended with so many responsibilities, moms are skipping Gymboree and Music Together and Kiddie Swim -- what's in those for grown-ups!? -- and taking their kids to family meditation groups.

Sitting on a comfy rug in the quiet of a meditation space, listening to calming music, the scent of lavender in the air . . . now that's a lot more appealing, and stress relieving. Let the kids do one less activity or be a little late. Parents need recharging too.

So, just Ohm . . . and think beautiful things. Like that gorgeous ocean seascape you used to visit every summer when you were young, or the spectacular sunset over the Tetons or . . . that car pool line that suddenly just opened up and miraculously eased you to the very front, with no wait, no honking horns and no complaining whining kids. Ohm. Definitely, ohm.