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Year: 2020

Today I HAD to Escape Motherhood | The Mama On The Rocks
Dec 15

Today I HAD to Escape Motherhood…

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentAnxiety, Extreme Parenting, Motherhood

Friends, I don’t care how beautiful your tree is or how perfect the bows on your presents are, none of us are prepared for the next few weeks. Zero. Maybe Read more

As a Mom, I NEVER Thought This Would Happen to Me | The Mama On The Rocks
Dec 15

As a Mom, I NEVER Thought This Would Happen to Me…

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentAnxiety, Extreme Parenting, Motherhood

Something crazy happened before the sun came up this morning. Something I honestly NEVER thought would happen to me. I am a die hard NOT morning person. I’m talking do Read more

I Feel Like A Mom Failure, but Sometimes It Isn't My Fault | The Mama On The Rocks
Dec 07

I Feel Like A Mom Failure, but Sometimes It Isn’t My Fault…

The Mama On The Rocks1 CommentExtreme Parenting, Featured, Motherhood, Uncategorized

Some of you aren’t prepared for the FULL parenting truth I’m about to drop so feel free to excuse yourself (and stay outta my comment thread), but here it goes… Read more

Dec 05

How One Mom’s Greedy Kids Teach Her the Magic of Generosity at Christmas…

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentExtreme Parenting, Products We Love

We can all agree that this year has been a dumpster fire of epic proportions. On the heels on months of quarantine and questions, many of us went from a Read more

Mama, Get on The Sled | The Mama On The Rocks
Dec 05

Mama, Get on the Sled…

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentAnxiety, Extreme Parenting, Motherhood

Mama, get on the sled. I know. I know. You have an endless list of to-do’s, to-clean’s, and to-pick-up’s. I do, too. But I promise those dirty dishes and un-bought Read more

I'm Usually the Strong One, but Sometimes I Feel Left Out | The Mama On The Rocks
Nov 29

I’m Usually the Strong One, but Sometimes I Feel Left Out…

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentAnxiety, Motherhood

Okay, friends, I have a secret. This is something I’m ashamed to say aloud and not something I’d tell just anyone because, honestly, it’s kind of embarrassing… So, here it Read more

Nov 29

When the World is Crashing Down, Do What You Need to Feel Normal…

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentAnxiety, Extreme Parenting, Products We Love

People think we’re crazy. They tell us all the time and for a variety of reasons. This isn’t a new development. But this year is different. Right now our neighbors Read more

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Nov 29

To The Mom Raising the Wild Child, There is Hope…

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Friends raising the wild child,The strong-willed one,The “he’s just a boy,”The “what a fun, sassy girl,”The “it’s just a phase,” I see you. We are raising two, one who has Read more

When Mental Health Doesn't Look Like You Expect | The Mama On The Rocks
Nov 29

When Mental Health Doesn’t Look Like You Expect…

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentAnxiety, Extreme Parenting, Motherhood

Let me tell you all a little story about mental health. It is part horror story, part romance, a little drama, with a dash of psychological thriller. Everything started with Read more

Today, I Just Can't Do It Anymore | The Mama On The Rocks
Nov 29

Today, I Just Can’t Do It Anymore…

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentAnxiety, Extreme Parenting, Motherhood

I originally came on here to do one of those fun, quippy, hilarious ‘get to know each other’ posts where I admit to you that I think Reese’s cups are Read more

Medication Gave My Child with Behaviors A Chance to Succeed | The Mama On The Rocks
Nov 29

Medication Gave My Child with Behaviors A Chance to Succeed…

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Diagnosis, Extreme Parenting, Featured, Inclusion Education

This changed everything. But this isn’t my hand. This is the hand of my now 9yo son. Our mornings, before his meds take effect, he may spit, kick, hit, throw Read more

Today, I Blew It with My Kids | The Mama On The Rocks
Nov 29

Today, I Blew It with My Kids…

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentExtreme Parenting, Motherhood

Today I Blew It. I’d made breakfast for everyone in the house before the sun rose. I kissed the husband goodbye and got the kids ready for the day. “Okay Read more

I Love You Kids, But I Need You to Leave Me Alone | The Mama On The Rocks
Nov 29

I Love You Kids, But I Need You to Leave Me Alone…

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentAnxiety, Extreme Parenting, Motherhood

Friends, today I figured out something that has perplexed me for nearly ten years of parenting. Prepare yourselves as I solve the elusive mystery of ‘self-care’. Last night, I had Read more

I Am A Good Mom but I Don't Like My Kids Today | The Mama On The Rocks
Nov 29

I Am A Good Mom but I Don’t Like My Kids Today…

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentAnxiety, Extreme Parenting

I’m going to admit something we tend to shame women for feeling. I’m going to tell you the full parenting truth; the ugly mess behind our social media smiles. Lean Read more

I Don't Look Like I Used to and I Wonder if My Husband Feels Tricked | The Mama On The Rocks
Nov 29

I Don’t Look Like I Used to and I Wonder if My Husband Feels Tricked..

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentAnxiety, Marriage

Last night, when my man’s man husband snuggled up and kissed me goodnight, I cried. Y’all I am talking big, heaving sobs. I wanted to be present in that intimate Read more

Sometimes Moms Need to Just Stop | The Mama On The Rocks
Nov 29

Sometimes Moms Need to Just Stop

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentAnxiety, Extreme Parenting, Motherhood

Today I did something REALLY hard. I’m talking something I haven’t done in so long I don’t even remember the last time I did it. No, I didn’t run 5 Read more

This is the Face fo Functional Anxiety | The Mama On The Rocks
Nov 29

This is the Face of Functional Anxiety…

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentAnxiety, Featured, Motherhood

These pictures are the same person, taken not long apart from one another. This is what it can look like to live with high functioning anxiety. Both of these ladies Read more

Here's the Thing About Approaching Your 40s | The Mama On The Rocks
Nov 29

Here’s the Thing About Approaching Your 40s…

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentMotherhood

So here’s the thing about approaching your 40’s…these heifers come at you like a freight train in the night when you least expect it. Lean in, dear ones: You 20-something Read more

My Husband Loves Me but Not Like You'd Expect | The Mama On The Rocks
Nov 29

My Husband Loves Me but Not Like You’d Expect

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentMarriage, Motherhood

This may be an unpopular opinion but I want to encourage wives everywhere in case you haven’t considered this perspective. Spoiler alert: Set aside your 5 Love Languages for this Read more

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Nov 12

When A Mom Just Needs Time to Herself

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentAnxiety, Extreme Parenting

Sometimes I just need a day. I could blame the pandemic or the incessant life or death decision-making of the last few months. I could brush it off as my Read more

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Aug 12

The Benefits of Music for Children with Mental Health Needs

The Mama On The RocksLeave a commentExtreme Parenting, Inclusion Education

*Sponsored Post Today, the number of kids suffering from mental health issues such as anxiety or depression continues to increase each year. Music, however, can play a crucial role to Read more

May 29

25 Books About Racial Tension and Equality You Need to Read (Or Read to Your Kids) if You’re White…

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I have sat on my words for days and weeks, not to promote white silence, but more in an effort to listen first, pray second, and–if I must–speak last, in Read more

Full Mom-Closure: 8 Truths About Being A Mom in Your 30s
Apr 21

Full Mom-Closure: 8 Truths About Being A Mom in Your 30s

Elizabeth BaileyLeave a commentMotherhooddaughter, extreme children, extreme parent, extreme parenting, friend, mom, parenting

It occurred to me recently that I’m about to turn 38 in a few short weeks. Gross, I know. I mean, HOW did this happen? Wasn’t I just 17 and Read more

Dear Sibling of a Special Needs Child, Your Heart is Full of Beauty | The Mama On The Rocks
Jan 16

Dear Sibling of a Special Needs Child, Your Heart is Full of Beauty

The Mama On The Rocks1 CommentExtreme Parenting, Featuredbrother, challenge, encouraging, extreme child, extreme children, extreme parent, extreme parenting, father, frustration, mother, sibling, sister, strength, thankful

Dear daughter, I feel like I should apologize. There are a million apologies I could list out for which you’d be more than deserving. Like the times you’ve had to Read more

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