Tag: self-care
Mommy Needs a Break: Lessons in Regulating My Own Emotions
It was a normal weekday night.
I had picked up my daughter from daycare. She ran to the gate to greet me, with a huge...
Feeling ‘Touched Out’ in Motherhood
Do you ever have times where you just feel "touched out?"
The other day my husband came home from work and I was sitting on...
Special Needs Diagnosis & Beyond: Advice from Moms Who Have Been...
Being the parent of a child with a special needs diagnosis comes with unique challenges. From the moment that first diagnosis is shared, to...
Pain, Grief, & Letting Others In
"She wears a smile on her face and torment in her heart."
It was this quote that I used to take pride in. Like it...
A New Kind of Holiday Budget to Create: A Time Budget
Creating a holiday budget. It’s something every mom should do, right?
Between gifts and decorations, travel and food, the holidays can get expensive.
But I’m not...
We Waited: Guilt from a Mom of One Wanting to Expand...
Shortly after my daughter turned one, we started to hear questions and comments regarding our plans for giving Harper a brother or sister. Although...
The Dangerous Game of Constant Comparison
The title "Mom" comes with many roles — including caregiver, cheerleader, discipliner, negotiator, and snack distributor.
Oftentimes mom have other roles too: like partner, friend,...
Wrinkle Relaxers: 5 Things To Know for a First-Timer
As a mom who just turned 40, there is a topic of conversation that continues to come up among my friends: Botox® (or wrinkle...
What I Want My Daughter to Know
What I Want My Daughter to Know
As a mom, there are certain things I want my daughter to understand.
I want my daughter to know...
Summer Activities: One Thing Is Enough for Us
This summer came flying in hot this year! The hustle and bustle of the school year seemed to wrap itself up in what felt...