Tag: parenthood
Can We Just Stop Mom Shaming?
When I think of women supporting one another, I imagine them standing together no matter what and uplifting each other. Therefore, imagine my shock...
It’s (Maybe Not) All My Fault: OCD in Motherhood
I was working on a project when my phone rang. I looked down and gasped. It was my daughter's teacher. Without even picking up,...
Gratitude and Grief: Our Journey to an Autism Diagnosis
Our middle child was diagnosed with autism in 2022. The journey has been one of gratitude and grief.
I knew something was different about our...
My Child Has an ADHD Diagnosis. Now What?
Your child's ADHD diagnosis can feel scary at first, but I'm here to help you!
The reaction I got from telling my son he has...
I Can’t Decide If I Want Another Baby
"Do you think you will try for another?"
When it comes to motherhood, this question is a tale as old as time. I have seen...
Paper Plate Mom
The irony is not lost on me that as I type this article, it is over a month late. An article about making life...
Beat Cabin Fever: Low-Cost Ideas to Get You Through Winter
As a mom of two toddlers, I've discovered that it's easier to parent in the warmer months. I thrive as a mom in the...
6 Overlooked Signs of ADHD in Girls and Women
As a child of the nineties, I remember how Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was often talked about. Professionals assumed, based on behavior, that boys...
Defining Luxury In Motherhood
My concept of luxury has dramatically shifted from my pre-baby self. Luxury in the past would have meant occasional expensive items like a beautiful...
Alternative Education: The Choice Is Yours
Today is exactly the kind of day that reminds me why our family has periodically sought alternatives to public education. It’s a spring Tuesday,...
Put Your Home To Bed And Create A Deep Clean Day
During the summer of 2019, I was a new mama of a 19-month-old and a two-month-old. My chore list was growing around me like...
Rainy Day Sensory Play
Indiana weather has been all over the place recently, and we've already seen our share of April showers. As a mom of two and...
Learning The Art Of Disappointment
All it took was four magical words.“You get a ring.” Win the championship game, and you get a ring. I could see his eyes...
I Hated The Weekends: A Few Things I’m Doing To Help...
I have to admit that there was a time when I hated the weekends. Maybe it was a slump in life or a fog...