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I Wish I Would Have Made A Fuss
A while back, I read about an old high school teacher quitting after being accused of inappropriate behavior with students. I wasn’t surprised, because it instantly flung me into a memory in his classroom.
It...
A List of Things I’ve Found In the Washing Machine
As a mom, you never know what you're going to find in the washing machine as you wash load after load after load of laundry. If I had a nickel for every time I...
The Secret To Homeschooling {Less Is More}
My career in teaching and education ended on Sept. 4, 2014, when my daughter was born. Fast forward five and a half years later and I found myself in the same position as many...
My Life With PTSD {Trigger Warning: Domestic Abuse}
When I say “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,” you probably think I must be a military veteran trying to process service-related trauma. That’s certainly what I thought when I studied PTSD in graduate school, looking at...
Simple and Festive July 4th Crafts for Kids
Pretty soon, the night sky will be filled with fireworks, hot dogs will be roasting on the grill, and everyone will be sporting their red, white, and blue attire to show their July 4th...
Motherhood Is More Than It Appears To Be
People only see the results of motherhood. They don't see the constant work it takes to get to each moment.
They don't see the hours of breastfeeding to satisfy the baby enough to hopefully sleep...
Indulge in Your Own Magic, Mama
I often wonder what my children will remember about their childhood. My kids are 4, 3, and 18 months old now. I’m told these are the golden years of parenting. This is the time...
You’re Still Cool {Mastering a Growth Mindset}
I sat in the pick-up line at school, jamming to The Weekend. The sky was a perfect blue, dotted with the kind of fluffy white clouds that are just right for daydreaming. It was...
Shatter the Rose-Colored Lenses {Domestic Violence Awareness Month}
Who knew that by letting my guard down I’d be opening the door for what would end up wrecking my world. I knew from the moment we met - in traffic, of all places...
Is It Better to Be Together and Unhappy?
I was scrolling through a website way too late one evening and came upon an article about people sharing their “red flags” before they got divorced. Intrigued, I read that article, and then a...
My Formerly Postpartum Body {Finding Self-Confidence Again}
Today my 6-year-old looked at me from across the kitchen counter as I was making lunch and asked:
"Mom, when is your body going to look like you aren't pregnant with twins anymore?"
I sighed as...
The Day I Found a Lump {Why Monthly Self-Checks Are So Important}
It was a normal day. I hopped into the shower and did my monthly breast exam, just like I had done every month since my first trip to the gynecologist when I was 16....
Being Grateful: 5 Ways to Instill Thankfulness in Your Children
Whether we admit it or not, our children have access to luxuries.
We can equip our kids with tablets, which they can use for study and entertainment. We bring them shopping as soon as they...
Coping with Covid {Our Family’s Symptoms and Story}
It seemed inevitable that we’d get Covid. My husband and I watched as numbers continued to rise. Every time there was a spike, we doubled down on our precautions. But it wasn’t enough.
Now, I...