Tag: parenting
Survival Tips for Work from Home Moms
When I put my second-born son in his crib for a nap, I immediately look at the clock to determine how many minutes I...
Make Some Memories
As a working mother, I typically feel like I am in a constant state of chaos. The hours that I have to devote to...
Tales from Suburbia: Will My Family Fit In?
Along the sidewalks of perfectly plotted trees and homes the exact equal distances apart, a family zooms by on an evening bike ride. A...
A Love Letter to My Sons for Valentine’s Day
To my boys, Dylan (10) & Tyler (7)
My sweet boys, you are both still so little yet growing so fast. I still remember every...
“Okay is Great” – A New Approach for an Overachieving Mommy
When Pinterest was at its peak, I was not yet a mom. But, I still remember wanting to have an incredibly cute nursery for...
My Resolution: Being More Present
“Mommy, please put your phone up.”
I froze. I had heard that statement many times from my husband. My husband has absolutely no social media....
Four Ways to Turn the Day Around
Mommin' ain't easy. You know it, I know it, the neighbor that can hear you yelling from across the street knows it. Some days...
The Radish Story
“What have we done?” I said in a whisper, tears stinging my red, cold cheeks. I was distraught. “We should have waited.”
“Honey, you had...
Epilepsy: Three Toddlers and One Mom’s Perspective
Epilepsy: Three toddlers and one mom’s perspective
There are awful moments in everyone’s life that just stick with you. Moments that when thought about can...
Spreading the Fun Around: Working on Mommy’s Fun Levels
I would like to think that I'm a fun person. You can usually spot me on the dance floor at weddings, wine glass in...
Mom Grace Instead of Mom Guilt
Last week as I was leaving to go to a local women’s networking event, my 6-year-old stood there crying with tears in his eyes...
Learning to Say ‘No’
After going on a beautiful, sunny vacation with my family for a week, I realized how much I desire a slower pace of life....
Tonight I Lost My Cool
Tonight, I lost my cool.
I cracked, and I yelled. I let what should have been a routine task grow into a giant dark cloud...
It’s OK to Say No
Let's be real there was a time before motherhood when I was able to do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. The years of...