Tag: motherhood
They Found Me: Thoughts on Becoming a Mother
There are a few precious things in life that transform us. Moments where there is a distinct "before" and "after." Where you can feel...
ADHD: Now What?
From the beginning of the pandemic, I knew something was not right with my two year old. At first, I just chalked it up...
Are You Having a Boy or a Girl?
Now that I’m well into the third trimester of pregnancy, it is quite obvious that I am expecting. It seems like everyone will comment...
Living Authentically In A Social Media World
What does it mean to live authentically in the age of social media?
People used to live their lives behind closed doors. Before the age...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is coming up, and it’s easy to feel stumped about what to buy for the women in your life that you love. ...
A Mom’s Story about Crying: Child Abuse Prevention Month
If you ask a new parent their fears about parenthood, most will talk about disruptions in routine, feeding issues, sleep issues, and general questions...
Practicing Positivity
When was the last time you spent time thinking nice things about yourself? Our brains are filters, and biologically they’re programmed to notice what...
Squad Goals: One Woman’s (at times, lazy, and at other times,...
We all know that social media can give us unrealistic expectations about vacations, friends, and life in general. Sure, on Instagram, I’m smiling confidently...
Instructions On Not Giving Up
I think it’s easy to imagine that surrender is doing nothing. Just waiting--for the time to go by, or for things to happen. But...
Making Time for Me
A couple of months ago I was at a sports tournament with one of my kids, as I often am on weekends. On this...