Things Will Never Be the Same
Since March 2020, I have had an article for this blog sitting stagnant in an online folder of writing projects. The premise of the article? How our normal should change following a global pandemic....
How To Survive Divorce During The Pandemic
My husband and I recently marked our 25th wedding anniversary, but we didn’t acknowledge it with the trip to Hawaii we’d always dreamed of. We didn’t even enjoy a dinner out, and it’s not...
Learning to Love Myself This Valentine’s Day
For most of my adult life, I have always felt like I was waiting for love, waiting for “the one” to make his entrance. I have had relationships that burned quickly or raged on...
Navigating Single Motherhood and Kids With Anxiety
“The opposite of anxiety isn’t calm. It’s trust.”
I set my mascara down, scrambled to find the nearest notepad, and scrolled back the podcast 30 seconds to hear it again. Dr. Emily King, a Licensed...
Glamping on Lake Bastrop
Roasting marshmallows over a campfire, gazing up at the stars, and communing with nature ground my soul. As a former Cub Scout Den Mother, I’ve racked up my share of camping days— pitching tents,...
Sometimes being told to stay-at-home puts families in danger-at-home
Between March 16 and April 5 of this year, SAFE had 41 child abuse/parenting related calls. Last year during the same timeframe, SAFE had just 17 calls.
Our social media feeds are now filled with...
I Don’t Tribe Well
I don’t tribe well.
I really don’t. That’s the ugly truth right there in pink and white.
As a young girl, I would sometimes run around with the neighborhood kids playing Hide ‘n Seek or walking...
I Am An Introverted Mom
The best parenting move I've made in a while, was..
sitting my oldest son down the other day, and explaining to him what it means to be an "introvert" or an "extrovert".
He actually already...
Ah, There You Are
My first-born son.
He's a tween-ager. At least, I think. Actually hang on..I'm literally going to google how old you have to be, to be considered a tween.
Ok, yup. He is.
In fact, since he is...
Boobie Business: Tips And Tricks To Help With Breastfeeding
If you decide it’s right for you, breastfeeding is a wonderful way to feed your baby. But it’s not always easy. I thought I was totally prepared for breastfeeding—after taking a short class and...