“Imagine being two. Everything feels big. Everyone tells mom that it’s terrible. Everyone says it’s best to ignore, be strong, be firm. But she doesn’t.”
‘They say a lot of things. They say mom should listen. But she doesn’t.’: Mom’s beautiful description of mindful parenting, despite criticism
I Adopted An Orphan As A Single Woman, Because Not All Children Need Two Parents
“Did I have someone tell me I couldn’t? Yes I did. Did I listen? Absolutely not. And here we are, me and my daughter are living the happiest life ever.”
10 Honest Things EVERY Woman Should Know Before Giving Birth
“You will be a walking zombie.”
‘My 4-year-old howled and wailed, his body completely taken over by blind rage. And there was not one thing I could do to fix it.’: Mom shares advice on helping kids through big feelings
“You CAN be what your children need.”
These Hands Are So Full, But I Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way
“These hands clean all the things, pick up all the toys, and fold all the laundry. But they also construct blanket forts, form shadow puppets, and wipe away tears.”
‘We may not parade physical scars upon our skin, but we burn mental anguish into our brains.’: Mom champions mothers’ fighting spirit, ‘We are warriors’
“I’ll wear my suit of armor with pride as long as my children get to be children.”
‘She was from a different country and spoke a completely different language. HOW was I going to do this while in the middle of a lockdown?’: Stepmom shares blended family journey, ‘Love is best shown through action’
“There was no growing into it–just like a band-aid, I ripped off all fear and nerves, and dove right in.”
‘They need your love, your support. But the painting is for them to paint.’: Mom shares advice for parents of teens
“The painting will be finished one day…and it will be the best damn painting you’ve ever seen.”
Mom Guilt Doesn’t Have To Be A Life Sentence
“Let that baby sleep. Eat that chocolate cake. Take that girls trip. You don’t deserve any less.”
‘I’m going to be honest – marriage isn’t exciting.’: Woman encourages others to find joy in the mundane of marriage
“The daily to-do lists, the making of dinner, the taking out the trash, the taking care of the kids, the trying to take care of yourself, the trying to foster all the relationships (friends, family, kids, work) on top of your spouse.”