Tag: motherhood
When Can I Start Missing My College-Bound Son?
May 1st is an important day for a college-bound high school senior like my son. It's known as National College Decision Day - or...
Part-Time Working Mom: Is It Really a Good Choice?
You live, and you learn. And now that my kids are grown, I can look back and clearly see the mistakes I made over...
A Letter to My Pregnant Self
Dear Pregnant Self,
I know you have prepared for this pregnancy. You’ve read all the books, taken classes, and asked all the questions. You’ve always...
Sex and the Single Mom: No, I Don’t Want You To...
My son has only ever known his parents as separate entities. Therefore, I have had approximately six years of experience dating as a single...
Scaring Myself Every Day for My Son’s Sake
I’m starting a new job in a completely new industry from the one I had spent my entire post-collegiate career. This job is one...
Post Pandemic Effects on Moms…Or Is It Just Me?
Two years ago, give or take, we were sent home from work, and our kids were sent home from school without us knowing what...
“Pee” Is for Postpartum – 3 Reasons Why Your Bladder Is...
When my baby was one week old, a friend sent me a meme of a woman gifting another woman a goodie bag full of...
Motherhood After Infertility
I struggled to get pregnant three times, and I lost my second pregnancy. However, I have two beautiful and amazing living children. After going...
Quieting the Inner Turmoil of Parent Guilt
Even though I’ve been a practicing psychotherapist for nearly 17 years (11 of those spent exclusively with children and families), I am still subject...
Letting Go of My Birth Plan
When I was pregnant with my first child, I had lots of ideas about what my birthing experience would look like. I carefully designed...