The sad truth is, if you could survey the women in the room, statistically, you would find that there are very few who would be untouched by miscarriage, infertility, broken marriages and families, or death. So why is it so unheard of for these hurts to be acknowledged in the same breath as we acknowledge the amazing work of motherhood? My prayer is that we find a way to boldly acknowledge pain while still celebrating the gift of Motherhood in an intentional way. Read More
New Mothers are Turning to Crowdfunding to Supplement Maternity Leave
So, while women are guaranteed to have a job upon their return, they are left to figure out how to do without almost three months of income during these precious first weeks. For families who live paycheck-to-paycheck, this is daunting to say the least. These are some of the most vulnerable and life-altering moments in a woman’s life; the parent-child bond is born and set on a foundation. To have it shaken by stress and worry about basic needs being met is a scary reality for many mothers-to-be. Read More
My Relationship Status with Facebook Flashback Apps… “It’s Complicated”
They speak to the part of my brain that loves the patterns and parallels of anniversaries. They spoon feed me a steady infusion of memories both mundane and extraordinary. Read More
Why Kids Blame and Lash Out (and How To Help Them)
Lashing out when we’re upset and blaming others for our distress are completely normal human reactions. Most of us gain the ability… Read More
5 Strategies to Reduce Hyperactivity in Children with ADHD
Behavioral therapy is vital for children with ADHD, and it should be prioritized over medicine in children ages 5 and younger. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends… Read More
Me, Too! Parents, You Are Not Alone
You feel not good enough, like all of your kids’ bad traits come from your side. And you’re nowhere near as patient as you should be, showing more restraint with strangers than with your own family. Me, too. Read More
Tired, Stressed, and Not Giving Up
I’ve been in a weird phase this month—I’ve either been go, go, go or Netflix binge for hours. I can’t seem to find my healthy pace of life—relaxing while being somewhat productive. Read More
Mom Chronicles: A Mom’s Nice Jar
By the end of each day, my nice jar is empty. I’m a married, working mom with four kids and two dogs. I start each day optimistically and swear I won’t get angry or yell. Read More
Dear Mom Who is Totally Screwing Up
Dear mom who is totally screwing up, Today my five year old daughter screamed the whole way home because I would not buy her a pottery wheel. Read More
How Going After Your Dreams Makes You a Better Mother
I recently realized almost everything I post on social media has to do with my children. I think there is definitely something off about that. I am my own person with passions, goals, and achievements. I need to be sharing more of that! More of me. I feel like this reveals a certain loss of identity that has occurred since I have become a mother. Read More