Tag: motherhood
I’m Done Naming Babies
After welcoming our second son last summer, I am done having babies. For many women, this decision comes with a lot of emotional weight....
A Different Perspective on Infertility
I am one in eight.
One in eight couples are affected by infertility in the United States.
If you knew me during the time of our...
Paper Plate Mom
The irony is not lost on me that as I type this article, it is over a month late. An article about making life...
Becoming a Mom in a Foreign Country
Becoming a mom in a foreign country wasn't in my plans when I first moved to Indy from Mexico in August 2019. I had...
Navigating Parenthood: 10 Unexpected Challenges and Surprises
Recently, this tearful video deeply resonated with me, capturing the persistent challenges that accompany every age and stage of parenting. As I navigate this...
Car Picnic: Including a New Sibling
“Blake, we’re going to have a car picnic.” “Car picnic?” Blake (four years old)asks, confused. “Yes, a car picnic is where we order food,...
New Season of Parenting: The Tween Years
My son's birthday always makes me reflect. It could be because his birthday is at the beginning of the new year, and I'm already...
I’m a Mediocre Mom and I Am Okay With That
Mediocre: (adj) of moderate quality, adequate,
I'm a mediocre mom. There, I said it. Mediocre.
I don't cook at home every night. I am usually throwing...
Imperfect Motherhood Role Models
A mother like Ma Ingalls, not Mother Gothel; Marmee, not Mrs. Wormwood; even the slightly imperfect Mrs. Quimby would do. These are the maternal...
10 Simple Things That Make My Life Better
About a year ago, I - the old millennial in a fully committed relationship with Instagram - begrudgingly joined TikTok. To say the algorithm...
Toddler Separation Anxiety: The Monday Mom Struggle
Here we go--another painful start to the week. Toddler separation anxiety is brutal. And if you’re like me, the guilt and anguish I feel...
Magnesium: My Miracle Maker
The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to...
Embracing Winter
Last year, I read Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Kathryn May. A friend recommended it. It wasn’t on my original...
Beat Cabin Fever: Low-Cost Ideas to Get You Through Winter
As a mom of two toddlers, I've discovered that it's easier to parent in the warmer months. I thrive as a mom in the...