Raw truths from a partner, a mama, a teacher, and a therapist parenting a child with behavior disorders and basically figuring it out as I go.
For people like me, nothing ever seems good enough. Many of us grew up hearing or believing that we were too much or not enough–sometimes both at the same time. Read more
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As Extreme Parents, we are always on the lookout for adaptive ways to meet our kids’ needs. Today’s Friday Faves area all from Target and can make a HUGE impact Read more
On any given week, I am carting my kids from school to sports and myself from work to meetings and back again the next day. I pack lunches, have quick Read more
Here’s what most people just can’t understand about being the parent of a child with extra needs… We are never honest with you.Not all the way. It’s nothing personal.It’s not Read more
Modern day moms seem to lean hard toward either Team Self-Care or Team Self-Careless. Today, I’d like to represent the marginalized middle because, honestly, I don’t do either side well. Read more
I’m messy. Not like “I haven’t showered today so my hair is oily and I have two brand new zits even though I’m almost 40″ messy (although that is also Read more
I am writing as I sit in my living room with absolutely nothing left to give. Not to my kids. Not to my husband. Not to my work. Not to Read more
Moms with ink, My therapist is tatted (and basically the coolest) and she recently told me something that stuck with me. “Tattooing is one of the most intentional types of Read more
This is the Face of A Mom who is Absolutely Terrified. As a parent, we are forced to face countless fears that just weren’t as prevalent when we were kids Read more
Moms are Carriers and Our Arms are Tired. There are awesome dads, supportive grandparents, extraordinary aunts, and mentors we love… But it feels like moms are carrying EVERYTHING for EVERYONE Read more
While Other Moms are Preaching Presence, The Best Thing I Can Do for My Kids is to Check Out Right Now… Let it be known that my husband is the Read more
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
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 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
It is before 7am on New Year’s day and I’m sitting on my couch, having been up for over an hour, replaying how I just totally spiraled out of control Read more
The children were nestled after bounding around, And surviving a two hour epic meltdown. The mom she was tired, her coffee was cold. After readying for Christmas she felt 80 Read more
Solidarity, sister. The holidays are stressful and require copious amounts of liquid holiday cheer delivered by #Starbucks or #Franzia and I’m Here. For. It. If you’re a mom who can Read more
To the woman sitting in her car for just 5 more minutes… I see you. I am you. Today it is soaking in just a couple more minutes of quiet Read more
Things I Didn’t Learn About Myself Until My Mid (okay, Late) 30s… 1. Making friends is hard for me. I’m wildly awkward and have paralyzing social anxiety that developed in Read more
Dear Young Women (either newly or currently unmarried), Lean in for some hard truths that will open your wide, pre-wife eyeballs and possibly blow your mind. Here’s how my husband Read more
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Lean in close, friend. Because you REALLY need to hear these words and let them sink into your bones. You. Are. Enough. Whether you breast or bottle fed, work outside Read more
Today is Picture Day Here’s the thing, friends. When I say I don’t care what other people think, I actually mean those words. I even kind of love going against Read more