Tag: life lessons
Who Says You Have to Like Your Mother-in-Law?
The relationship between a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law is one of the most complex. Not to be confused with the mother and son-in-law scenario,...
We Are Still Learning to Dance
As parents, we have this overwhelming instinct to care for our families and usually enjoy doing so. Nothing makes me happier than cooking for...
Motherhood and Agency: You Have Time to Listen
Agency. What does that mean for you? Agency - the kind I want to discuss has everything to do with you. I am writing...
Hold On to Hope
As the morning sun gently cascades the bed and the flickering light washes over me, I am reminded of the hope in the new...
Why Mothers Make Incredible Entrepreneurs
It is important to state upfront that this essay is the opinion and experience of one mother. Gender stereotypes and sensitivity on who raises...
When Life Begins (and Ends): Meet Danielle
Motherhood is defined as the state of being a mother. Well, I wish it was that easy because a true definition of motherhood could...
Thankful for the Little Moments
It's that time of year again - the HOLIDAY SEASON (yes, all caps). We all know the drill - parties, special events, gift-buying, and...
It Takes a Village: Meet Shannon
The journey into motherhood is often overwhelming for many of us. Sometimes the scary part is the idea of being responsible for this tiny,...
Mom Brain at Capacity
There's a meme that reads, "One minute you're young and fun, and the next you're turning down the car radio so you can see...
A Nonbinary Child’s Journey of Self-Discovery
Two years ago, my younger child (almost nine years old at the time) came out to me as nonbinary. That wasn’t the first time...