Motherhood Moments

Boredom Busters for Stay-at-Home Moms

Being a stay-at-home mom is one of the most rewarding and special jobs in the world. However, it does have its challenges. Boredom can be a real issue for stay-at-home parents! Days spent with little ones can be repetitive and isolating. In my experience, they’re rarely uneventful, but they can lack the mental stimulation I …

Screen Time Guilt: A Mom’s Guide to Finding Balance

Screen time is one of the most guilt-inducing topics of parenting. There are studies and articles outlining the very real harm technology can have on adolescence. Too much screen-time can lead to behavioral issues, developmental delays, sleep disturbances, obesity and other health issues. As parents, we want what is best for our children, but it …

Building Community Amidst Polarization & Controversy

We’ve all had to bite our tongue when discussing controversial political topics. But more often, I’ve been noticing divisiveness in another topic of conversation: parenting. Here are some thoughts on forging your own path in a divisive world. …

She Let Herself Go: Life in a Changed Body

She let herself go. “She really let herself go”, they say in a casually cruel conversation. I’m not meant to hear it, but I feel it nonetheless. She let herself go. She made weekly trips to visit her parents, sharing home cooked meals in her childhood home. She visited the winery with her best friends, …

Ten Ways to Make Today Happier

The key to enjoying motherhood lies in the everyday, little moments. If you’re looking to add some extra joy into your life, you’re not alone. This list will give you some free and easy ideas that you can do today. Here are ten simple ways you can make today a happier, better day: Or a …

I Didn’t Want to Share, But I’m Happy I Did

I hear the phrase “that’s mine!” daily. Sometimes, I hear it hourly. Our boys share the majority of their toys, but they each have a few things that are sacred and off-limits to the other. I’ve respected this because, as a parent, I often long for things to be my own, too.  The Excitement of …