There is nothing quite as irritating as overbearing parents who refuse to let you parent your child. Between the feeling of being disrespected and the behavior your kids pick up because of a grandparent can often leave parents beyond frustrated. Quite frankly, there have been many times that I was left feeling angry about the …
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For years now the mom uniform has been yoga pants or leggings and t-shirts. However, there is a change happening right now in front of our eyes. And if I’m being honest I couldn’t be more excited about our new uniform. Pajamas are the new, mom life uniform as we all settle in for the …
As my family and I actively work to become anti-racist I realize the struggle that other white parents may be having. My son struggled with speech delay and still lacks important communication skills. I’ve struggled with teaching him about racism and how to be anti-racist. The reality in our lives is we live in a …
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Summer has arrived and while school has just ended our kids have been home for weeks. I can already tell based on the memes that are being shared there are a lot of moms who are just turning on Netflix for their kids right now. I’m not judging, I’ve had my days where playing 4 …
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I’m starting this post with a letter to my son explaining all the reasons why mommy really needs a timeout. Dear Son, It’s not you, it’s me. I’m overwhelmed by the mess in the living room, Daniel Tiger on the TV, and the endless amounts of energy you have. Energy you should have and use. …
We’ve reached a point in our society’s growth that we have to make a decision about a fond and mostly happy tradition. Do we tell our kids about Santa or not? Ultimately, the decision is up to you. If you are here trying to decide if you should continue the tradition or not, all I …
Me time is time you get to spend alone. It’s like an extended voluntary time out that allows you to spend time on things you enjoy doing. Me time is essential to making sure you get time to enjoy yourself and the things you enjoy. Before you worry, taking me time is not selfish. It’s …
Can we talk for a few minutes about breastfeeding? More specifically the pressure that is put on moms when it comes to breastfeeding? We’ve all heard the phrase that breast is best, except that’s not always the case. It’s been a little over 3 years since we stopped feeding breast milk to our son and …
It’s 1:30 in the morning and you are awakened from your slumber either by your water breaking, contractions, or both. It’s time to head to the hospital. You wake up your husband and quickly get dressed to leave – at least as quickly as your 38 week self can get dressed. You grab your hospital …
There is nothing quite like lounging around in a comfortable t-shirt and leggings or shorts on a warm day. How often can we borrow our husbands tees before they officially become our own though? If you’re tired of wearing your husband’s tees or bland cheap tees from Walmart maybe it’s time to get some funny …
I adore the Mommy and me looks. It’s gaining popularity among InstaMom’s and shows real promise of being a long standing trend. Not only do mommy and me styles make for some beautiful Instagram images but it’s a cute way to bond with your child. There are two versions of the mommy and me style. …
This is the final Friday where I feature a post from a fellow mom sharing her story about motherhood. This week I have Anneka from Chateau de Mama discussing pregnancy after infertility. For any mama who had to wait this one is for you. Before getting pregnant, I was certain of two things. One was …
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