Tag: life lessons
5 Talking Points to Use With Teens
Being a parent can seem like a constant flux of emotions. This roller coaster ride can be challenging to navigate at times while being...
A Look at Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health
Did you see what she wore to that party? Did you see me make that shot, Mom? Did you see where they went on...
I’m Not a Mom Anymore
Ever since I learned to form letters, writing has been an essential part of my identity. I became a mom a little over a...
In My Sports Mom Era
Every year, on Mother’s Day, I reflect on what we did in previous years. I always marvel at how much motherhood changes over time....
Raising a Good Man
When I was pregnant with my second child and found out he was a boy, I immediately thought of what kind of a man...
It Turns Out I Was Never Alone
I remember showing up to my first new moms' group, a bundle of nerves, having dragged myself out of the house despite not wanting...
These Are My People
The older I get, the smaller my circle of friends has become.
I didn’t see it coming, but I don’t mind it. I think it...
Life Lessons From Dogs
I have a small sign in my kitchen, “Dogs may not be our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”
Dogs are angels sent...
Finding the Beauty in the Unexpected: Meet Jennifer
As the oldest of four children who grew up with a stay-at-home mom for the first decade of my life, I always knew I...
Our Children Suddenly Grew: A Love Poem for My Pet Puppy
It feels like our children suddenly grew,
I think it’s because of our new Cavapoo.
We’d been wanting a pet but felt nervous.
“You’ve got kids,” they...










