Tag: self-care
I’m Not Sad My Youngest is Starting Kindergarten
We see it all over our social media — friends posting about how sad they are their youngest is going to kindergarten and how...
Free Yourself From “Never”
Even though it was over 10 years ago, I remember the "Goldfish cracker moment" so clearly.
I was a junior in college visiting my older sister...
Why Can’t I Just Love My Body All the Time?
As a mom, do you ever feel like you have two inner voices when it comes to your body image?
I do.
As I stand in...
More than Just “Mom”
A little over a year ago, I was running completely on empty. I was trying to make everyone happy, and falling short of it....
I Didn’t Have a Hobby & I Regretted It
You know those forms you fill out. The ones that somewhere invariably ask: “What are your hobbies?” ________________.
I usually stare blankly at that line.
Hobbies....
I Quit Trying to Keep Up With Home Decorating Trends
Have you ever viewed a friend's home and it is absolutely beautiful, on-trend, and well... perfect? You get a tour of their home and...
Moms Get Sensory Overload, Too: Tips to Help
It's Friday at 5:00 p.m. The kids are trying to yell over a toy commercial that seems to be competing with their volume. An...
Saying ‘No’ is a Form of Self-Care
One evening while using my time to mindlessly scroll Facebook, I saw a snapshot of a Twitter post that read, “Are you healed or...
The Power of 15 Minutes: A Simple Practice That Adds Up
I don't know about you, but for me there never seems to be enough time in the day. As a mom, I sometimes struggle...
One Mom’s Journey to Overcome Addiction
Important Note: If you are currently struggling with addiction and need immediate help, please contact the FirstLink crisis line at 1-800-273-TALK.
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