Tag: Motherhood
An Uncomfortable Conversation About Pornography and Your Child
Breastfeeding. Preschool. Bicycle safety. Stranger danger. Moody teenagers. Deployment. Self-care. These are fairly common topics that you might come to expect here on Military...
We Just Want Our Normal Lives Back
Mothers everywhere are collectively screaming inside their hearts.
We are tired. We are anxious. We are uncertain. We are lonely while simultaneously craving an entire...
What’s Next After The Empty Nest?
Empty. What a strange word.
It has multiple meanings. You might have an empty bank account, an empty stomach, or an empty bucket. Dictionary.com lists...
Whatever You Are Feeling Today is OK
One morning at drop off, I noticed the moms carrying infant car seats back to their vehicles. The crook of my arm ached in...
Advice for Moms: Preparing My Daughters for Puberty
The other day I was at the bookstore with my daughter. We happened upon The Care and Keeping of You from the American Girl Library....
I Understand It Now: Confessions of a Reformed Hugger
A friend came over recently and brought my husband and me freshly-baked scones and homemade masks. It was a personal and lovely gesture during...
Funny Parenting Moments: Gambling on a Fart…and Losing
We all have our funny parenting moments. The anecdotes that make the rounds at family gatherings; the ones we still giggle about years later....
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Love Stories in the Military
Friday, June 26th marks the 5th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, a landmark civil-rights case where the supreme court deemed marriage equality a constitutional...
Go Green: Your Guide to a More Eco-Friendly and Wallet-Friendly Period
When you really think about it, menstrual products create a large amount of waste.
Tampons, pads, liners, menstrual discs, and soiled undergarments end up in landfills. If...
How This Former Gym Rat Got Her Exercise Groove Back
Once upon a time, I was a regular at the gym. Most everyone knew my name; it was like Cheers. The cardio equipment, the...
I’m Not The Fun Mom I Thought I Would Be
When it comes to being a mom, I have a confession: I don’t think I’m a very fun one.
I’m constantly bombarded on Facebook...
How We Will Talk About 2020 To Our Grandchildren?
The year 2020. I wonder how it will be described when we are grandparents? This is what I think we’ll say.
The year nature and...