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No One Will Love You More, Because I Am Your Mom

Child, Motherhood
September 30, 2021
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By Dani Sherman-Lazar

No One Will Love You More, Because I Am Your Mom

To my kids: I will love you through the mad. When I’m yelling like a whistling kettle that needs to…

As An Introverted Mom, Sometimes I Have To Say No

Friendship, Motherhood
July 26, 2021
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By Dani Sherman-Lazar

As An Introverted Mom, Sometimes I Have To Say No

I'm an introverted mom, so sometimes I have to say no. To the BBQ at a friend’s house. To the…

Sometimes Depression Looks Like Dirty Dishes in the Sink

Motherhood
July 14, 2021
923 Views
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By Dani Sherman-Lazar

Sometimes Depression Looks Like Dirty Dishes in the Sink

Depression and anxiety are real. They aren't physical, but you can see them if you look close enough. Depression is…

Dear Kids, I Won’t Be Perfect But No One Will Ever Love You More

Motherhood
May 27, 2021
912 Views
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By Dani Sherman-Lazar

Dear Kids, I Won’t Be Perfect But No One Will Ever Love You More

To my kids, I will love you through the mad. When I’m yelling like a whistling kettle that needs to…

A Mom Never Asks For Help, But She Definitely Needs it

Motherhood
March 3, 2021
462 Views
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By Dani Sherman-Lazar

A Mom Never Asks For Help, But She Definitely Needs it

I was walking to the car, my hands filled with the usual too much. My 20-month-old in one hand, three…

Let Us Raise Kids Who Ask What They Can Do To Help

Kids, Motherhood
February 12, 2021
526 Views
3 Minute Read

By Dani Sherman-Lazar

Let Us Raise Kids Who Ask What They Can Do To Help

I'm teaching my kids that when someone's sad, you put their needs before your own. My middle daughter was hysterically…

Friendship, Living
February 1, 2021
625 Views
2 Minute Read

By Dani Sherman-Lazar

Everyone’s a Bad Friend Right Now

"You can't be mad. Everyone's a bad friend right now." A family member said this to me recently, and it…

I’ll Always Hold You, Because That’s What Mamas Do

Kids, Motherhood
October 6, 2020
693 Views
2 Minute Read

By Dani Sherman-Lazar

I’ll Always Hold You, Because That’s What Mamas Do

Her scream was primal. She cried out in pain, grasping her stomach, “MOMMY, MOMMY . . .” I raced up…

I’ll Never Stop Chasing You, My Strong-Willed Child

Child, Motherhood
September 2, 2020
656 Views
2 Minute Read

By Dani Sherman-Lazar

I’ll Never Stop Chasing You, My Strong-Willed Child

My strong-willed child, I’m always chasing you. But sometimes my legs get tired. Because it’s hard playing a game of…

We Don’t Have To Agree on Everything To Be Friends

Friendship, Motherhood
August 14, 2020
873 Views
3 Minute Read

By Dani Sherman-Lazar

We Don’t Have To Agree on Everything To Be Friends

We don’t have to agree on everything to be friends. Yep. I said it. This is hard for us to…

I’m So Lucky To Call My Mom My Best Friend

Grown Children, Motherhood
July 11, 2020
1.4K Views
3 Minute Read

By Dani Sherman-Lazar

I’m So Lucky To Call My Mom My Best Friend

Consider yourself lucky when you don’t have to look for a best friend, but it naturally happens—because she’s your mom.…

Marriage
May 15, 2020
710 Views
3 Minute Read

By Dani Sherman-Lazar

Dear Husband, Let’s Make Time For Us

Parenting can be contentious. A lot is going on. We can get caught up in the nitty-gritty: the baby’s screaming,…