Tag: parenting
My Life As an Overtime Mom
If someone asks me what I do, I reply that I am a stay-at-home mom.
Most people get what a huge undertaking that is, especially...
Learning from My Mom’s Mistakes
Growing up, I spent a great deal of time swimming through a sea of guilt, anxiety, and pressure. Most of which was placed on me...
He’s Dad, Not the Babysitter
Here's the thing, my husband is an amazing dad. And I'm not just saying that to justify my choice of partner. He is truly...
I’m the Mom Who Doesn’t Drink
Have a bad day? A glass of wine can fix that.
Celebrating something? Beers with friends are in order.
It’s Tuesday? A margarita goes with that...
I Am The Mean Mom at the Pool This Summer
I know you see him. That boy who had to change out of his swimsuit right after he screamed at me at the pool....
It Doesn’t Get Easier; You Get Stronger
The first year with a new baby is HARD.
Like, REALLY hard.
So hard, in fact, older moms in public often offer unsolicited reassurance to strangers they see...
All Because of a Bruise: Our Nightmare with CPS
As my son’s 1st birthday quickly approaches, I find myself reminiscing quite a bit on the last year, my first as a mom. As...
An Introvert Mom Raising an Extrovert Kid
My husband and I are 100% introverts. All growing up, we were both extremely shy — to the point that speaking in public made us...
Books that Teach My Young Daughters About Civil Rights
On Monday, January 21st, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. On this national holiday, we remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King,...
Cancer: When the Fear Never Really Goes Away
It’s Sunday night, and I just finished the Breast Cancer Guide. I’m wrapped in a blanket, drinking hot cocoa, and shivering from the flu....