Tag: motherhood
5 Things I Wish Women Would Share About Motherhood
The picture we often get of motherhood is either one of rosy homesteading where children are nothing but a joy, or one of constant...
No Mama, You DON’T Need to be Productive During Naptime
Fellow moms, let’s take a moment to talk about unrealistic expectations even for the little things like naptime. If this pandemic world has taught...
Tackling the difference between what is urgent and what is important
I begin each week with the “Sunday crazies,” a term my husband and I jokingly use to describe the chaos I place on myself...
How to Encourage Independent Play in Your Children
Back when I was a new mom, I thought I had to play with my baby all the time. Even if my son was...
Why I Chose Baby Led Weaning
If you’re looking for a guide on what baby led weaning (BLW) is, or how to start it, I wrote one of those last...
10 Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy
Do you have a new baby on the way? Whether it be your first or tenth pregnancy, we’ve all heard the “advice” from well...
To The Moms Who Are Getting That Degree
Dear Moms working on a degree, first let me say, I see you and I appreciate you. Second, no you aren’t crazy, it is...
Packing Away the Baby Chapter
Some old burp cloths almost made me cry today. I spotted them, tucked away in a basket in the living room, and realized I...
Why I’m Saying “No!” to ALL the Extracurricular Activities
I want to start this post with a warning/confession: my only child is only 20 months, so in some ways, the following words are...
Growing a Family in the Shadow of a Pandemic
At the start of this year, my husband and I felt we would be ready to try for another baby come summer. Growing a...