By a Mom Who Blinked and Somehow Ended Up With a 20-Year-Old
Read more
Tag: Motherhood
I Barely Survived the Group Text: Parenting Teens on Empty
It’s about half an hour before the end of the workday. My brain is fried, my to-do list is laughing at me, and I’m just trying to wrap things up when, ding!, the first text rolls in.
Read more
The Most Important Job We’ll Ever Have: Why I Took My Daughter on a ‘Parent Review’ Weekend in…
As parents, we spend so much of our lives worrying about our jobs. We obsess over performance reviews, deadlines, and what our boss or HR might think. We juggle meetings, manage projects, and bend over backward to prove our worth at work, all while balancing the never-ending responsibilities that come with raising a family.
Read more
Living Womanhood and Motherhood with Faith: A God-First Journey for Families
There’s something beautifully sacred about the journey of womanhood and motherhood. It’s more than just biology or a job title; it’s a calling filled with heart, strength, grace, and a constant stream of lessons. In the fast-paced, often chaotic world we live in, faith can be the grounding force that brings peace, purpose, and clarity to a woman’s role as a nurturer and guide.
Read more
Caring For Senior Parents When You Already Have Kids: 3 Main Tips
The strange circle of life means the parent-child relationship comes back around and reverses at some point. Your parents looked after and nurtured you as a child, but in their senior years, you do the same to them. It’s almost like you become their parent, which is concerning when you also have children of your own.
Read more
Best Baby Apps for New Parents
The early days of parenthood often pass by in a whirlwind of activity, as adjusting to life with a newborn can be overwhelming. Amidst the postpartum period, characterized by sleep deprivation, crying spells, and hormonal changes, keeping up with everything can be a challenge. However, help is readily available at your fingertips. Baby tracking apps offer a convenient solution for managing tasks such as monitoring diaper changes, feedings, and sleep patterns, as well as connecting with fellow parents and sharing precious moments with loved ones.
Read more
3 Tips for Helping Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
Sleep is vital for both you and your baby. Since newborns can’t distinguish between night and day, they tend to sleep and wake on their own schedule. However, there are some helpful ways to shape your baby’s sleep habits from a young age. Continue reading to discover a few tips for helping your baby sleep through the night.
Read more
My Life: Single Mom/Sole Parent
As the saying goes, no one wins in divorce, but at least you get every other weekend off, or do you? In my case, I do not and I’m sure I am not alone. Being the sole parent is sadly a role many parents have taken on. Raising three teenagers solely on my own can be draining at times but it is also humbling, hilarious, rewarding, challenging, and dare I say, awesome! Yes, I just said awesome…bear with me…
Read more
8 Tips to Help Moms make Time for Themselves
Get adequate sleep, work out, eat healthy, etc. “Place your oxygen mask on first”. As moms, we know what we NEED to do. And boy is everyone quick to remind us, doctors, friends, family, etc. But have you ever noticed that no one really tells you how? HOW are we supposed to make time for ourselves with work, laundry, feeding kids, getting groceries, & keeping the world turning? Here’s your HOW….
Motherhood in your 20s vs 30s
This week’s podcast is up! (Click on link below) This week’s topic, starting a family in your 20s vs your 30s. Feel free to share with friends & engage in the topic via a comment below…when did you become a mom, in your 20s or 30s?
