Tag: life lessons

When Life Begins (and Ends): Meet Danielle

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

A Mom on a Precipice

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I am a mom on a precipice. I’ve never felt this way before, but then again, I have never been a mother to adult children,...

Kids’ Sports: Where Everyone Wins {Even if Your Team Loses}

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Let me paint a little picture for you. It's a beautiful, unseasonably warm Saturday, and hundreds of girls are in brightly colored t-shirts, running...

The September Reset

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I know as a teacher, I’m not supposed to say this, but I love September. I think of that old Staples commercial where the...

Doughnuts and Life

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“Can we get doughnuts tomorrow morning, Mama, and eat them on the beach?” “Of course, sweet girl! Sounds good to me.” As we sat on...

Don’t Forget About “Me” Time

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As the last few days of summer are winding down and we are getting ready for a new school year, parents (usually moms) are...