Tag: parenting
How Should I Monitor My Teen’s Social Media Use?
Monitoring your teen’s social media use can be daunting and confusing as a parent. With so many apps and platforms available, it’s hard to...
Staying Sane as a Stay-at-Home Mom
I love being a stay-at-home mom to my one-year-old daughter, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. It took me a while to find...
I Reached My Breaking Point (and the Mom Guilt Followed)
Teeth had been brushed, stories were read, and nightlights turned on. It was 8:00 on a Sunday night, and my husband was still at...
Liar, Liar
One of the most surprising things I've found about parenting more than one child is that they aren't always alike. I just assumed whatever...
New Year, New Routines
The New Year is a great opportunity to recenter ourselves, reflect on the past year, and determine the areas we’d like to grow. While...
Why I Stopped Focusing on Happiness and Learned to Be Content
How often have we, as mothers, said, “I just want my family to be happy.”
“I don’t care if they are ; I just want...
No, I Won’t Force my Child to Share with Yours
We’ve all heard parents remind their children that “sharing is caring!” But have we ever stopped to think about what messages we’re sending our...
Advocacy: The Endless Fight
Have you ever been an advocate for another human being? Chances are that if you are a parent or have been a caregiver in...
I Need My Village
So much about parenting changes over time; however, one thing that I don’t think will ever change is the need for a village. To...
Why I Won’t Give Up My Child on Christmas
I am a single parent to my son. His dad and I live in the same town, and he sees my son regularly. Although...