Mom Life

Note: This post discusses stillbirth and infant loss, and may be difficult for some to read.  This year on June 6th, my family and I celebrated and remembered our stillborn son, Max, on what would have been his 7th birthday....

As a mental health professional, a question I often hear is, “Is that normal?” With that question usually regarding a behavior, life experiences, or something they’ve noticed about themselves. I’ve always felt that the term ‘normal’ is really vague and...

When I was pregnant, I heard talk about milestones, but didn’t really give them much thought. At that time, my main concerns were getting to my due date, managing the nasty pain in my pelvis, trying to stay awake past...

I was recently invited to try yoga. Prior to the class, I was filled with dread. I was convinced that everyone else would be beautiful, and fit, and have perfect balance. However, the desire to experience camaraderie with the other...

So you're ready to paint a room — maybe it’s a kids bedroom, playroom, or that space under the stairs. Somewhere along the line you’ve told your kids they can help. And now you're thinking about the logistics and...

This year, take the time to invest in yourself. Check out these simple ways to get started! 10 Ways to Invest in Yourself 1. Reframe Your Time We're all busy. What if you found you could gain more time back in your...

Anyone else enter motherhood with determination that your child will always eat their vegetables and try all foods without complaint? No way will my kids be picky eaters. They will joyfully try everything I serve them. I was a...

As moms, we know the challenges we face each day grow as fast as our children do. Life becomes less predictable each day. Our responsibilities grow as we stretch our time and our energy thinner and thinner. Even on...

My experience co-parenting is something I have wanted to write about for awhile; but honestly whenever I went to write about it, it either ended in tears or frustration. Because it is so darn hard to talk about.  I am...

As a breastfeeding mom who no longer night feeds, but continues to pump, I have a lot of time to think and reflect on life with an infant with food allergies... at about 2 a.m. Lately, I've been thinking a...