Tag: motherhood
I’m Stealing Thanksgiving
The first time I celebrated American Thanksgiving was in November 2019. I had been living in Indiana for less than six months, and the...
A Woman I Don’t Know Yet
Since my son was a tiny baby, I have spent long nights rocking him to sleep and praying over him and his future. I...
Preschool Scaries
At a family reunion this summer, my cousin, whom I hadn't seen in ten years, asked if my daughter was in preschool. And she...
Everything You Ever Wanted
Do you remember when you wanted this? Craved this? Would have given anything for the life you have now?
It’s really difficult to remember. It...
Learning To Love The Messiness Of Childhood Play
My mother was a four-year-old preschool teacher for many years. And not just any teacher, the kind of teacher every child should experience at...
Five Tips for Budget-Friendly Kid’s Birthday Parties
I love to plan my kids’ birthday parties. I love writing pun-filled invitations, picking out themed menu items, and coming up with cute decorations....
Best TV Shows to Improve a Child’s Academics
Even as an adult, after a long day of work or managing the household, falling into the couch with a binge-worthy TV show is...
Creating Fall Traditions As A Family
I love the idea of creating special traditions as a family. Creating traditions brings a rhythm to our lives. Traditions anchor our kids’ childhoods...
Moving From Mommy to Mom
“Hey, mom!” Such a simple phrase, one I’ve heard probably thousands of times before. But this one took my breath away. It hit me...
Breaking News: Moms Get Tired
Welcome to fall, a beautiful time of the year. The leaves are falling, the kids are back in school, the temperatures are cooling, and...
Shades of Becoming a Mom
Our stories are powerful. When we share them, they can help us heal and bring hope to others. The following stories highlight the unimaginable,...
The Great Sleepover Debate
Rabbit holes. We've all been down them in the parenting world. Especially the social media kind with their twists and turns, comment feeds, and...
Vote! Make Our Mom Voices Heard
I’ve become a lot more, let’s say – passionate – about issues since becoming a mom and watching the world my kids are growing...
The First Trimester: A Silent Suffering
I forgot how lonely the first trimester is. It's a silent suffering. Those first few weeks and months are exciting; there's so much joy...