“Everything is good, thanks!” You’ve probably said this to someone when asked how things were going early on in your motherhood journey. Their intentions were sincere. They, maybe, expected you to say “good” or even “great.” However, if a fellow mom is asking you, she’s probably expecting an honest reply. If I asked another mom…
Category: Real Talk
Work-From-Home Mom: The Summer Saga
I’ve been a work-from-home mom for a couple of years now, but in early June I began transitioning my focus a bit. I used to, primarily, teach online. I did so early in the morning or late at night when my kids were sleeping and/or my husband was home. Recently, I decided to start offering…
5 Thoughts for Every Mom that Cries
Lately, it has been a struggle. I can be real about this. I see it over and over on my news feeds, beautiful smiles on chemically imbalanced souls. I can be real about this. You’ve seen me post about other personal parts of my existence, from co-parenting to recent loss and grief. Recently, the compound…
Exclusive Pumping: Because Fed is Best
Are you going to breastfeed? You’re going to breastfeed, right? Breast is best. Breast milk is better for the baby than formula. Oh, you’re using formula (insert eeek face here). Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding. When you have a baby, this is one of the most asked questions, talked about topics, and points of contention. New moms…
It’s a Girl! {Yes, another one.}
I am currently 17 weeks pregnant and I have two girls (ages 7 and 4). After people hear that my third baby is also going to be a girl, the most common reaction is, “Oh, well that’s okay.” The tone is of disappointment and pity and usually followed by, “as long as it’s healthy.” I’m…
How Eliminating the Word “No”, Stopped Toddler Tantrums
My husband and I sat down that night defeated. He poured us both a glass of wine and we looked at each other with exhausted eyes. This had become our nightly ritual. I drank more wine in the past week than I ever had before. We were in the thick of toddler tantrums with our…
Sideline Parents are Ruining Sports for Kids (And my Saturday)
Recently I attended a college, Division 3 lacrosse game for my little brother and I was appalled by the behavior of the parents. Screaming. Cursing. Threatening referees and players of the opposing team. Yes, grown adults were yelling threats at college players on the opposing team. I wish I could say this was just the…
4 Reasons Moms Should Limit Screen Time, Too
So, what is your subconscious, anyway? I’ll bet you know the definition subconsciously. But, just to review, the dictionary.com definition of the subconscious is: of or concerning the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one’s actions and feelings. Furthermore, our subconscious contains all our memory, habits, beliefs,…
The Invisible Wound
I was abused as a kid. It wasn’t sexual or anything I was keenly aware of until I had friends. It is something traumatic that I’ll joke about some days and lose my mind over on other days. It’s that invisible puzzle piece, the demise of so much, the “thief-in-the-night”, and the doubt behind my…
What We’re Into This Week {Vol. 18}
What we’re reading… More for Mom by Kristin Funston I haven’t finished, yet, but I already love it. It is very uplifting, casual, and I feel like I am chatting with a close friend. It is a super easy read. We’ll have a full review of this book over on the website next week! BONUS:…