May
06
Messy Parenting
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
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Apr
29
Choosing Gratefulness
Friends, I have to be honest. If you’d have asked me in those super cool yearbook interviews as I graduated high school, “Where do you think you’ll be in 20 Read more
Mar
08
My Heart Stopped and I Froze In Terror
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
Feb
24
Everything New
Until the last few weeks, I’d have honestly said I was NAILING this pandemic. I’m no superhero, but having major anxiety basically feels like I’d been preparing to be a Read more
Jan
25
Motherhood Feels Like A Trap
Sometimes motherhood feels like a trap. I know, I know. I can already hear the haters crawling out from the woodwork to edge toward their keyboards and recite a chorus Read more
Jan
25
This Only Happens to Me
To the makers of at-home wax kits, I have a question. Who didn’t love you as a child? Y’all I bought my first ever wax kit this week. When I Read more
Jan
16
Dear Sibling of a Special Needs Child, Your Heart is Full of Beauty
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
Feb
08
Valentine’s Gift Guide For Men-What Your Real-Life Women Actually Want
Shopping for the women in our lives can be tricky. Mamas come in all shapes, styles, and sizes, and many have a wide variation of tastes. Husbands and children alike Read more
Jan
31
Dealing With The Diagnosis: 4 Ways to Overcome the Grief After Your Child’s Mental Health Diagnosis
I remember June 4th, 2016 with great clarity. It was the appointment we’d simultaneously hoped for and dreaded for years. Between my husband and I, we have over 30 years Read more
Jan
30
The Lord’s Prayer For Busy Mamas
Let’s call it what it is. While I do not wish to be sacrilegious or disrespectful by any means, some Sundays I am wishing they’d really let my whole cup Read more
Jan
29
Impostor Syndrome: Life as an Imperfect Parent
I don’t always pick the healthiest foods, or respond to my son’s ADHD meltdowns with the kindest words. But I’m not an impostor — I’m doing the best I can Read more
Jan
26
Our Mirrors Are Tarnished: An Interview with Moms About Beauty
Fat, tall, thin, curvy, petite…we would all use different vocabulary to describe ourselves. But as I talk more openly with stark vulnerability, I am finding that my readers and even Read more
Jan
10
Dear Brave, Beautiful Daughter
Dear Brave, Beautiful Daughter, This world is so much right now. For women and girls, especially, this is both a harsh and beautiful time in which to grow up. Things Read more
Dec
06
A Gift Guide for Real Moms: What To Buy The Mom In Your Life (32 Gifts She’ll Actually Like)
Historically, moms are the easiest people to shop for during any time of the year. I once bought my mom a “jewelry tray” (read: tiny metal pan) with a unicorn Read more