Tag: Motherhood
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...
Dear White Parents: Our Fate Rests With You
My 7-year-old was reading a book about Jackie Robinson last night. Robinson was born in 1919, and in 1947, he became the first African...
Dear Young Mom, Your Day is Coming
Dear Young Mom,
I remember how hard it was to have 3 kids under the age of 4. The days were long and the nights...
I’m Not Buying What the World Says About Motherhood
Even though it happened over two years ago, I can still recall the conversation.
Shortly after our cross-country move, my husband and I updated our...
Happy Mother’s Day from Military Moms Blog!
Our Military Moms Blog team is incredibly unique.
We live in different states and countries. We come from varying backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. We have...
We Have Masks: Our Choice for #Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday was established in 2012. It started with a simple idea of enabling people to do good for others. It has grown into...
Friday Favorites -Aishah’s Newborn Stage Favorites
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty...
Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me About the Loneliness of Motherhood?
My husband walked in on me yelling at the kids tonight.
He was hauling bags of groceries through the entryway right at the moment that...
What Makes a Good Mom? It’s Simple – Love
You are a good mom.
Unfortunately, I don't think mothers are told that enough. Some people are lucky to have "words of affirmation are my love...
Let’s be like Moira – Lessons from an Unusual Mother
Can you learn anything about being a good mom from a woman who can't remember her daughter's middle name? Can you learn anything about...