Tag: motherhood
I Get to Say Yes
One of the most beloved and frequently read children’s books in my home was “No, David!” by David Shannon. No, David, you cannot write...
The Pressure You Don’t See
Don’t assume anything about anyone.
It’s so easy to look at someone and think they have it all together. From the outside, their life looks...
It’s Time to Talk About Being a Woman
Let’s be honest: being a woman is…a lot. From the moment our bodies flip the switch at the first period, we’re basically strapped into...
I Wish I Could Be More Like My Daughter
I wish I could be more like my daughter.
She is confident and kind. Always inclusive, and never has a mean thing to say...
Mom Guilt: Let it Go!
As parents, we make a silent vow to care for and protect our children by any means necessary, no matter the cost!
The thing about...
Breaking the Cycle
I heard someone say, “Your kids feel safe in the home you provide them. Your kids want to come home and leave all the...
The 2:30 Rule: A Simple Productivity Hack for Moms
Being a stay-at-home mom is one of the most rewarding and exhausting jobs on the planet. Between juggling meals, laundry, play dates, and never-ending messes, it...
I’m That Mom
I’m that mom.
The one gearing up for ALL the back-to-school and fall activities with a slight underlying feeling of silent dread. The one you...
From Daycare to Kindergarten: Watching My Son Step Into a New...
Soon, my son will be entering kindergarten for the very first time. On the surface, it looks like an ordinary milestone, just another “first...
Finally, a Real Vacation
Sitting around the large square table on our beach rental deck, laptops and coffee scattered among related and unrelated 20- and 30-somethings, it finally...










