Tag: routines
Millennial Moms, It’s Okay
Moms, especially millennial moms, feel pressure to take on everything and do it all well. For me, it is just engrained in my body...
Happy Groudhog Day
In the movie Groundhog Day, Bill Murray’s character gets stuck in a time loop. He’s forced to live the same day over and over;...
Resolutions in the Trash? Strive for Small Steps Towards Progress Instead!
We are well into the new year, and with that, most people who have made resolutions have also given up. January is usually a...
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...
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...
Less Screens for ME
Anyone in the education field will tell you that since we shifted back to being in school buildings full-time after experiencing remote and hybrid...
Weathering the Seasons of Marriage Through Parenthood
My husband and I just celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. In almost as much time, we have been parents. We knew, before getting married,...
Over-Scheduling Our Kids
I always want my children to have fun and enjoy their days. I take doctors' urgings that children should engage in at least sixty...
Back to School Bedtime
If your house is anything like my house, the chances are that your children's bedtime has crept a bit (or a lot) later over...
The Never-Ending Laundry Battle and How to Tackle It
Growing up, I never thought too much about doing my laundry. In college, I went to my grandparents' house every other weekend to wash...