Slow Motherhood Challenge: Do Nothing
A few months ago, if you asked me, “What happens when you don’t keep the kids busy? If you stay at home and do nothing?” I would have answered that they would get stir crazy and eventually getting whiny and…
Raising Children who are Anti-Racism
I have been hesitant to post, because I did not know where to begin. Still do not. But, I have faulted those with a platform for not commenting. Silence is Complicit. It is time I start talking. Mostly to my…
5 Steps to Simplify Our Children’s Lives
Here are 5 steps to simplify our children’s lives. It took a global pandemic for me to get here. Hoping I can keep working on these after all of this is over. — A few months ago (or was it…
How to Successfully Work From Home When You’ve Never Done it, Pt. 2
How to Successfully Work From Home When You’ve Never Done it, Pt. 2 Many of us have grown accustomed to working at home by now. Some of us (me!) may even enjoy it. While there are certain upsides to working…
Self-Care at Home for Moms During Quarantine
Most days, we put everyone else first. Our kids, our work, the house, everything comes before we take care of ourselves. During quarantine, this is no different, probably even worse. Now we have all of the demands, all at the…
You Are Not A Bad Mom
You Are Not a Bad Mom. I promise. And neither am I. Today, I may have had a meltdown. This isn’t the first time. And, although I wish it were, I know it probably won’t be my last. I…
Hey Mama: We Need to Celebrate Our Wins
I made a cake for my son’s third birthday. From scratch. I have never been much of a baker. It is too scientific. I like the inaccuracy that is welcome in cooking but definitely is not in baking. But, he…
Working Mom Burnout
Working Mom Burnout We all love our kids, dearly. Every second of the day (almost). But there are times… My little guy just learned to crawl, cries the moment I leave the room, and is teething. My big guy has…