A Mom Explains the Extreme Highs and Lows of Motherhood
A mere two years ago, I became a mama. And since then, I can wholeheartedly say I’ve experienced more ups and downs than I ever had before in the three decades of my life leading up to my motherhood journey. This is not to discredit the realness of life before…
You Can Love Your Kids and Still . . .
Being a mom is one of the most demanding things you can do. Never have you had someone so demanding of all of you: your time, your body, your attention. While the love is intense, so is everything else, but you can still love your kids despite their demands. It…
10 Things I’m Doing Differently With My Last Baby
I had learned so much about motherhood by the time I had my last baby. All these lessons shaped me into a different mom, albeit an older mom, a more tired mom, a mom with a few more wrinkles. But also a wiser mom who knew quite a bit about…
To All the Thirtysomething Moms
Having children at any age is a life-altering event. From teen moms to the oh-so-flattering term “geriatric pregnancy,” women experience motherhood in various ways. That is especially true for thirtysomething moms. I can tell you that being a mom in my 30s has been a wildly fun roller coaster ride.…
Things People Say to Moms But Never to Dads
My husband is wonderful. He really is! He’s a great spouse and an even better parenting partner. After all, we came to a mutual agreement when we decided to have children together. Why would he aim to be anything less than that? Moreover, why does society expect anything from dads…
My Child Might Be Wild, But I’m Doing My Best
My child is wild. He is not just wild when he plays or is in a silly mood; he’s always wild. My neighbors know to slow down as they drive past our house just in case a four-year-old comes barreling out into the road. We have an understanding with the…
‘Breast is Best’ Can Be More Harmful Than Helpful
Historically, formula-feeding and breastfeeding have each been popular during different time periods. Often, popularity was driven by commercial efforts to convince new moms of the optimal way to feed their babies. In the 1940s and 1950s, synthetic formula was new to the market. Advertising campaigns for both new moms and…
To The Mama Who Feels Like She’s Failing
To the mama who feels like she’s failing, You’re not. I promise you that. You’re probably doing far more amazing than you’ll ever give yourself credit for. But no matter what’s happening in your mind and your home, household, and children’s lives, I pray you’ll trust me on this: you…
10 Signs You’re a Working Mom
It is no secret that being a mom is one of the hardest jobs. So it may come as a shock that in 2020, there were 23.5 million women with children under the age of 18 working outside of the home, according to the U.S Census! If you’re a working…
15 Signs You’re a Suburban Mom
Once you and your family decide to move to the suburbs, you’ll recognize a sort of trend. And then, after a bit of time, you’ll realize you’re doing it too and have morphed into a suburban mom. I grew up in a small town and then lived in the city…