Tag: mommy problems
The Physical Manifestation of Mom Guilt
About a week ago, I broke my toe by walking into the corner of a wall. When people ask how I did it, and...
Move Over Elsa, There is a New Queen of Isolation
Motherhood is tough enough, being judged 24/7, but the first few months as a new mom can be even more isolating. I had spent...
The Default Parent
When you become parents, you are expected to share your children’s responsibilities equally. You both take turns taking your children to their school events....
Moms Deserve Holiday Magic Too
Sometime during my two-hour drive in the dark, dropping off Halloween “boo bags” for every kid in my son’s class, it occurred to me...
What Has Happened to Our Healthcare System?
Several weeks ago, I had a bad cold with no fever and a lingering cough. I thought it best to get checked out. The...
But Is He a Good Baby?
“But is he a good baby?” she asked me.
She wore her hair in a neat bun, which made my hair look even messier. Her...
The Worst Four Letter Word: LICE
Recently I sat watching a Disney film for the millionth time with my daughters and noticed my little one scratching a lot. "Dry scalp,"...
My Kid is Struggling with School – What’s a Mom to...
By November, many of us feel settled into the school year – but many may not. Some students struggle with school, whether focusing in...
There is No Such Thing As Having It All
I'm just surviving. I thought by this point in my life, I'd have myself together. Instead, I'm forgetting to grab my kid's water bottle...
I’m Jealous of My Friends Who Waited to Have Kids
I was a younger mom. I got pregnant at 24 and gave birth less than a week after my 25th birthday. My son was...










