Motherhood: An imperfectly beautiful dance
My husband and I recently took a private dance lesson. I planned his birthday weekend, and he requested that it all be a surprise. I pondered what…
Look & Live: Good news for the mom who keeps blowing it
Throughout my life, I’ve fallen into what some have dubbed “the performance trap.” In my head, I have these standards for what it means to be a…
The good ole days
Here’s a look back on life with littles. Don’t get me wrong, there are many fun things about having teens in the house - especially during the…
Moms, watch out for this…
With two boys and two girls ranging from 9 to 17, I’ve become increasingly aware of a powerful message (aka: lie) infiltrating today’s society –…
Flip the script
I equated it to being punched in the gut. My day was going swimmingly, then all of the sudden, out of nowhere, my daughter dropped a bomb in my…
Three Reasons Why I am a “Judgy Mom” and Three Ways to Stop
This is embarrassing, but I’m just going to say it. I judge people. I know it isn’t culturally acceptable. I know it isn’t trending on Twitter.…
How Moms Can Manage Mental Health During a Pandemic
There is no need to remind anyone that these last few weeks have been unlike anything experienced or seen in our lifetime. My work schedule has been…
How to Avoid Parental Burnout
When people talk about experiencing burnout at work, most people simply nod their heads with a knowing kind of look. It's almost expected that a time…
Purpose in a New Mom's Pain
I have been struggling lately. Certain seasons unfortunately carry with them a weight of pain that sometimes feels unbearable. For me, recovering…
