Tag: motherhood
The Competitive Mothering Experience
As my journey into motherhood has progressed, I have become acutely aware of the judgement zones that exist across various categories of moms. Breastfeeding...
Social Media: Don’t Assume You Know Me by What I Post
I have a confession to make: my actual life looks nothing like my social media posts. I’m pretty sure yours doesn’t either.
I’ve posted...
Confessions of a Reformed Adventure Seeker
Spontaneity and motherhood do not go hand in hand. As much as I enjoy being a mom, it is difficult to make impulsive plans...
I’m Not A Perfect Mom— and You Don’t Have to Be...
The internet is filled with how-tos about being a perfect mom and what to do with your child so they don’t get cavities or...
How Motherhood Made Me a Recovering Overachiever
There was a time in my life I felt I had to be the best at everything I did. During this same period of...
Love, Heartbreak, and Why Being a Stepparent Is Still Parenting
Being a stepparent is hard and there is no easy way around that fact.
I was recently reminded of this by another parent. The parent...
Minimalism and Me: How this Mom of Two is Fighting Clutter
Recently, we let some laundry pile up… okay, a lot of laundry. Like, four clean loads to fold and at least that many to wash....
Travel Toys: How to Entertain Young Kids While Flying Across the...
I recently had the pleasure of flying across the country with my 4.5-year-old son, M.J., and my 14-month-old daughter, C.
I wasn't at all worried...
Single Motherhood: My Life and Path to Becoming a Single Mom
There are some paths in life that you can choose, plan for and be prepared for, and then there are those paths that choose...
Reflecting Upon Inadequacy, Life Balance, and Being Good Enough
I often ask myself if I’ve been good enough or if we have enough to make it through the day.
Was dinner good enough or...
Moms Reflect on Parenting: No One Told Me THIS About Motherhood
I remember a conversation I had with someone before I. I said the entered the ranks of motherhood. I knew I'd be tired, I knew...
Evolving Past the Mommy Wars: How I’m Becoming my Truer Parenting...
The mommy wars.
For so long, I deeply engaged in them.
They made me think I was a better mother and sent me into...
Perspectives in Parenting: I’m Glad I Don’t Have Babies
I'm glad I don't have babies anymore.
Or toddlers for that matter. Actually, I am profoundly grateful. Don't get me wrong, I love babies. I had...
My Exclusively Breastfed Baby and the Time I Needed a Wet...
There's nothing I love more than seeing moms helping other moms.
I can think of numerous times that another mom has eased my burden in...