Tag: advice
A Reminder That It Is Okay
This month I went back to work after about five months of parental leave. It has been a roller coaster of a month, balancing...
How Gratitude Journaling Changed My Perspective (and My Mood)
For longer than I’d like to admit, I was in a funk. I was constantly complaining about the kids, the laundry, the driving, the...
Lunchbox Blues at School
We all know that we need to eat for energy. A long day at school requires good nourishment, but some kids struggle with eating...
The Productivity Trap
Hustle culture tells us that we should be running, sprinting even, at an all-out pace…all day, every day. It tells us that if we...
The Power of Positive Reinforcement
We have all had moments of mom guilt for losing our patience and maybe even behaving out of character in front of our children....
Words Matter
Words matter, but you can change them.
Have you heard of the 75Hard Challenge? It’s fascinating when you dig deeper into what it actually is,...
10 Ways I Stay Close with My Kids
Even though I spend a lot of time fussing or giving my children reminders to do their homework or complete their chores, I try...
Stay Sane and Take Great Photos of Your Kids
I must start by saying that I am not a professional photographer, and I never took a photography class. I am a mom of...
Tired of Looking Tired – 7 Things Every Mom Needs In...
Puffy eyes, dark under-eye circles, dry skin, gray hair coming in faster than I can manage. All signs that I am a mom (and...
A Few of My Favorite Things: Back to School Edition
It's hard to believe that summer is almost over, and the kids are heading back to the classroom. With two elementary school-aged children and...










