When we were children, we all observed our parents parenting so we had time to learn about parents and children before we thought about having our own. I thought about all of these experiences and they helped me form the ‘what would I do if that were my kid’ philosophy. Remember all those things you thought to yourself before having children: "I would never let my … [Read more...]
The Female Brain: Mothers and Children
I remember a friend posting on his Facebook status that he wished there was a book that would help him understand women. I commented that even being a woman did not mean that I understood many! We are a unique breed of person. Our bodies are not constant or steady; we live with a roller coaster ride of hormones and therefore thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc. coursing … [Read more...]
Find Balance in Motherhood and Relationships
I received a copy of the book Mom Connection, and one to giveaway to a reader, in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are my own. Balance in motherhood is my goal every day. Motherhood can feel like “twirling 100 hula hoops” and moving in “endless circles”. I think we can all relate to that visual! The goal of finding balance motherhood, according to Tracey … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Use Daycare
After working in three different child care centers across the country and as my first child grew, I understood more concretely how my decision to leave my child in the care of others would impact him. It is the personal choice of my husband and I to not use day care. This choice does not mean that we think that parents who send their children to day care in homes or centers … [Read more...]
Confessions and Clarifications of A Stay-at-Home Mom
I don’t write this blog because I think my life is perfect, or I am the perfect wife, or perfect mother. I write because despite all of my imperfections, I am happy, and will make every effort to be happy every day. I don’t always like doing what I do each day: Who wants to drag a screaming, kicking almost-4-year old out of Library story time? Who wants to … [Read more...]
7 Ways for Moms to Fit in Me Time
Me time does not always look like I picture it in my head. Quiet hours with a book and a warm cup of coffee just do not happen in my season of life with young children. Many moms tell me it’s hard to find time alone to get some 'me time'. It is hard to plan when we will get time kid-free. I had to utilize creative ways to fit in my 'me time' when I was learning how to find … [Read more...]