Tag: motherhood

Dear Daughter, You are about to be three years old, and I can’t believe you have reached all the milestones. I wanted to write...

Finding a balance between being a mom and an individual is a shared experience. Being a mom is being you, but you are also...

My first ever mom 'title' was – 'not sure I'll ever be a' mom. Fast-forward, I am a 'step-mom' to three girls, a 'new'...

Let’s be blunt: moms are not okay. You may see the new mothers around you and think they all look like they’re thriving, but...

Teaching our kids the importance of staying active can set the tone for creating a positive lifestyle. As the saying goes, “Do as I...

I'm never satisfied. I try to be grateful for all I have and am, but sometimes, I want more. Not in the seemingly materialistic ways...

From as far back as I can remember, I dreamed of being a mom. It was a dream inspired by the incredible women who...

My orchid is blooming. Or, more accurately, reblooming. When the last flower shriveled and fell into the pot, I assumed it was done. After...

I wish that children were born with a how-to-manual. As a first-time parent, I was full of hope, and I strove to do my...

I could give you an inventory of what’s in our pantry, fridge, and freezer at any given time. I have already cleared out our...