Tag: parenting
Yes, I Adopted a Puppy
Everyone was shocked when I debuted my new puppy on Instagram in September of 2024—not shocked because I did not always love puppies, but...
Eighteen Does Not Make You An Adult
Eighteen does not make you an adult. It's a rite of passage into adulthood, sure. You can legally vote and join the military, but...
Mom, What Your Adult Son Wants You to Know
There is no shortage of parenting advice. From well-meaning grandparents to influencers to therapists to pediatricians, you can fill volumes with accounts of “good”...
If You Don’t Have Anything Nice to Say…Scroll On.
One of the most-used sayings by any parent is probably "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all." As...
No Face on Facebook: Why We Don’t Post Pictures of Our...
If you follow me on social media, you’ve probably noticed I only post pictures of the back of my daughter’s head or occasionally a...
18 Summers, Zero Chill: Ignoring the Pressure to Make Every Moment...
You’ve heard it, I’ve heard it—probably while aimlessly scrolling social media instead of tending to that overflowing laundry pile.
“You only get 18 summers with...
Sharing the Magic: Watching the Pacers Chase Glory with My Son
There's something profoundly moving about watching your childhood dreams come alive through your child's eyes, and this Indiana Pacers season has given me that...
I Was a Smug Mom
I was a smug mom.
I was not smug about breastfeeding vs bottle feeding or crib sleeping vs. co-sleeping. Nope. I was a smug mom...
Soaking Up the Sweet Spot (Before They’re Over Me)
As all parents know, every age and phase comes with ups and downs. There’s no perfect age, and I find myself nostalgic for the...
If I’m On My Phone…
If I'm on my phone, I'm probably adding more items to my grocery delivery order.
If I'm on my phone, I'm probably editing photos of...
My 5 Goals for this Summer
With the end of school nearing and summer quickly approaching, I’ve been reflecting on what I’d like the summer to look like for my...
Big Kid Summer
Spring is officially here, and summer is just around the corner. As my youngest gets ready to turn three in May, we're gearing up...
To the Sick Mom: You Deserve to Rest
Here I am awake at four am with one of the worst colds I've ever had, or at least that's how it feels right...
I’m a SAHM Who Sets Working Hours for Herself
I'm a SAHM, but I set my own working hours. Let me explain before you say that's impossible and stop reading.
I reached a place...