Tag: motherhood
The Postpartum Shower
The lights are dim, and the house is finally quiet after a busy day of visitors. I turn on the water and watch as...
Loneliness in Motherhood
Many of us would not have thought that snuggling a newborn baby all day and never (ever) being alone would lead to loneliness in...
No Shame in the Therapy Game
Being able to recognize that someone needs help is something that takes a lot of vulnerability, compassion, and understanding. Whether you're looking at mental...
Dear Special Needs Moms, I Need Advice.
Dear Special Needs Moms,
I need advice.
My oldest son is nine years old. The summer before he turned eight, he was diagnosed with Level-1 autism....
Take Care of Yourself This Summer
Summer is here! All school year, we look forward to this season: the warm weather, relaxed routines, vacations, and time with family. As a...
Lessons Learned in the Back of the Pack
I did something hard a few weeks ago. I signed up and completed a half marathon. I had considered it for a few years...
The Enemy At Midnight, My Dance With The Smoke Alarm Battery
I'm exhausted. I'm finally in bed after hosting a fifth birthday party for my son and his buddies. And daylight savings time hits today....
Babymoon or Bust: Unexpected Lessons from Injury
This labor and recovery were going to be different and well-planned. The second baby, we got this!
I found a doula. We signed up for...
My Summer Birthday Gift To Myself: A Midyear Personal Reflection
My summer birthday gift to myself is a midyear personal reflection. I've always loved having a summer birthday. I love summer and the warm...
Building Our Child’s Self-Concept and Shaping Their Inner Voice
In a world full of pressure, comparison, and stress, it is more important than ever to help build our children’s self-concept and shape their...
How Taylor Swift’s Midnights is the Current Soundtrack of My Motherhood
Listen, the irony of this post is not lost on me.
It seems like only yesterday I was overly enthusiastically singing along to "Teardrops on...
My Baby is Starting Kindergarten
In a couple of short weeks, my youngest child, my baby, will start kindergarten. Sending him brings about several questions. Is he ready? Are...
Tips for a Successful Family Vacation
People say that vacationing with kids is not really a vacation. It's more like parenting in a new place or city. A co-worker told...
Homemade Cleaning Products You Need To Try
As a certified "scrunchy" mom, there is no shortage of homemade and nontoxic items in my home. While you won't find any room fresheners...