Tag: motherhood

When Inviting Everyone Doesn’t Go To Plan

0
A social media post goes around every few months discussing the importance of inviting everyone; if you are unsure whether to invite ‘her’, then...

From Experiment to Lifestyle: My Year Without Alcohol

0
One year ago, I decided to quit drinking alcohol. Before I dive in, I want to clarify that I’m neither an expert on sobriety nor...

In Her Spider-Man Shirt

0
It’s the first day of preschool. I carefully laid out an adorable outfit, complete with matching accessories and practical shoes.  And, yet, she’s wearing a...

I’m Here If You Need Me – My Parenting Mantra

0
We spend a lot of time discussing ways to ensure our children develop independence. The discussions start in infancy with topics like sleep and...

Epilepsy, Our New Normal

0
When my daughter was about a year old, she started having these... episodes. They were eerily similar to a night terror, except she didn't...

Think Outside the Box: Modern Board Games for Young Kids

0
We’ve all heard of Uno, Jenga, and Candy Land. These are timeless classics that have stood the test of time. But, believe it or...

Beyond Goodbye: Embracing Life After Loss

0
The moment I reached out for help navigating my grief is permanently etched in my memory. My mom had died a month prior, and...

Am I Ready for a Third Child?

0
I think about having a third baby every day. I’m equal parts excited and apprehensive about how a third baby would fit into our...

Friends for a Season

0
My mom often used the phrase "friends for a season" during my childhood, teenage, and young adult years as friends moved away, groups shifted,...

The Great Yoga Pants Debate

0
Amidst the latest political debates and drama, it might be time to delve into another debate, albeit perhaps a lighter one: The Great Yoga...

Being The Black Sheep

0
I am the black sheep of my family. The daughter of two ultra-conservative parents, I am everything they are not. I am pro-choice, pro-gun reform,...

Holiday Traditions: What You Do (and Don’t Do) Matter

0
Hear me out. Before you eye roll, before you stop reading, before you presume you’re not that mom, I reassure you all the holiday...

Easy “Themed Days” to Make Days Off School More Fun

0
This past Fall Break, my kids got a week off of school. We stayed home while some of their friends were going on fun...

Answering My Son’s Tough Questions

0
A baby’s first words lead to parental excitement and pride. A child’s first questions, while sometimes exhausting, are adorable. “What’s that? What’s THAT?” I was...