Sometimes the most wonderful time of the year brings back painful memories. Having a miscarriage forever changed the way I look at the holiday season. 2014 was my year. It was the year that I would get to celebrate the Christmas season as a new mom. That December, I should have been snuggled up in…
I watched you today, living your best life on the playground. Outside is your happy place, something you definitely didn’t get from me. It wasn’t long before you found your way to the giant rock, and like the trailblazer you are, you were scaling it before I could even get a word out. Suddenly, I…
As if moms weren’t busy enough, the holidays can demand even more of our time and energy. The shopping, endless planning, and organizing all the things can add to an already stressful job. The good news is that there are ways to reduce holiday stress and really start enjoying the magic of this season. Here…
Are your kids talking back to you often? Maybe they’ve only done it once, and you want to be sure it doesn’t happen again. This is a situation many parents have to deal with at some point. When your kid talks back, you may instantly feel like snapping back at them. However, there are better…
There is a lot of talk about being a kid in the age of social media. But there is not a lot of discussion about being a Mama during this time. We see the perfect Pinterest worthy pictures and think to ourselves, “I wish I was THAT mom.” I am guilty of looking through social…