Tag: motherhood
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...
MOPS: The Lifeline I Didn’t Know I Needed
In 2016 we packed up our belongings, sold our house, and moved across the country to Arizona for a job opportunity for my husband....
Just Her And Me: Summer Lunches With My Daughter
One morning this past summer, I asked my daughter, “Let’s go out to lunch today! Where do you want to go?” Without hesitation, my...
The Evolution of (Step)Mom: National Step Family Day
"I am woman. Hear me roar!" I looked up to see my soon-to-be stepmom confidently claim those words as we concluded setting up the fresh...
Five Alternatives to “How Was Your Day?”
"How was your day?"
Most of the time, I ask out of sincerity. Sometimes, it's a matter of routine. Regardless of the circumstance, I genuinely...
Mourning When You’re a Mother: Life Must Go On
Bad things don't stop happening when we become moms. There are sicknesses, deaths in the family, accidents, and national tragedies. These things will always...
I Wonder What Would Happen
I wonder what would happen if every citizen had to participate in active shooter training at my school each year.
Suppose they had to listen...