Tag: motherhood
Giving them the Childhood I Never Had
“Mommy, can I have a hug?” This was the third time I’ve been asked this within a 30-minute timeframe, but I still smiled, held...
Working Mom Summer
May 31st rolled around this year in much the same way it always does in our house, with excitement and celebration. The last day...
How My Daughter’s Sensory Bin Brings Me Joy
I was a teacher for ten years, so when I decided to leave the classroom and stay home with my daughter, everyone assured me...
Things Money Can’t Buy: A Lesson for My Son
My son just finished fourth grade, and aside from me shaking my head, still wondering where the time has gone (everyone always said it...
The School is Fine
We did it--we survived our first school year of kindergarten, and dare I say, we thrived?! I don't mean that I thrived in the...
The Importance of Teaching Our Children Music
Music is a topic that is discussed in parenting circles but is never given the same amount of enthusiasm or financial commitment as soccer,...
When Did We Become Our Parents?
My youngest sister got married last month. During the anniversary dance—when all the married couples are called to the dance floor, and the longer...
Why Is My Body A Mystery?
Hold on a second while I grab my soapbox.Ahem.Ladies! How? How is it possible that we live in a world with artificial intelligence, Amazon...
Seasoned Mamas Matter Too
As a seasoned mama with two babies under my wing, I find myself in the "in-between."
I'm not surrounded by the community that often comes...
This Summer, I’ll Practice the Art of Sittervising
As the school year winds down and the season of summer approaches, I know that moms can set up in one of two camps:...
Books Recs for Your Summer TBR
Another school year has come and gone, and hopefully, you’ve been able to get through all the end-of-year events and are able to relax...
Moms Under Pressure
Somewhere in my youth, I must have believed that there was an actual "supermom" gene that fueled other moms but skipped me. As I...
When Your Politics Become Your Religion
Politics and religion don't mix—two things we never talk about. Politics are private, and religion is personal. Trying to mix them will just upset...
Dressing for Joy: Embracing My Preschooler’s Style
My preschooler dresses like the most effeminate, rainbow, sparkly unicorn girl you've ever met. But he's not a girl—he's a four-year-old boy who's just...