Tag: Motherhood
Deciphering Your Teen’s Slang
Trying to decipher the slang that my teenage son and his friends speak lately is like learning a whole new language! Where do these...
Improving Your Kids’ Literacy Begins at Home
Literacy–the ability to read, write and understand written language–opens the doors to the rights we should all undoubtedly have: education, equality, and opportunity. Without...
Baby Safety Month Tips for Parents
Parenting is both a profound joy and a significant responsibility. Beyond nurturing and caring for a child, ensuring their safety is one of the...
Getting Brave About [Solo] Adventures With My Kids
We all either know "that" family or have watched "that" family on social media that take their kids everywhere- to the ends of the...
7 Mistakes I’ve Made After a PCS
During the 16 years of my husband’s military commitment, we’ve lived in six different states. We’ve moved with kids and without kids. We’ve moved...
Dear Burnt-Out Mom on the Verge of Losing It
Dear Burnt-Out Mom, overwhelmed much? About to lose it? Hold on, don't give up now.
If you're reading this while reheating your coffee for the...
How Learning Sourdough Taught Me to Slow Down
In 2024, my word of the year was nourish. Yes, like eating. But it was different than that. The goal was to focus on...
Summer Bucket List- It’s For Your Mental Health
Long summer days are almost upon us, and if you’re like me, you are feeling a mixture of excitement to have more time with...
Dear Daughter: Growing Up While I Catch Up
Dear Daughter,
As I sit down to write this, I find myself overwhelmed by a mix of emotions. You are almost 18, about to graduate...
A Dose of Dopamine: A Mom’s Guide to Thriving in the...
In the demanding world of military life, stress is a constant companion. For moms connected to this unique lifestyle, balancing the needs of family,...
7 Ways to Celebrate Christmas with a Toddler
The Christmas season is my favorite time of year. Once we get our first snowfall (living in upstate New York, I’m sure it’ll be...
Moms: Are We Okay?
Well, here we are, over a month into back-to-school season, and I just want to check in on my fellow moms. Are we okay? Are...