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An order of chicken nuggets and a caramel cappuccino from a local drive-thru. That is what self-care looked like on…
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An order of chicken nuggets and a caramel cappuccino from a local drive-thru. That is what self-care looked like on…
Continue ReadingI bought into the lie. It was a subtle lie, a clever lie. One with flecks of truth sprinkled throughout.…
Continue ReadingI’m hanging on by a freaking thread. Every day has a never-ending scroll of tasks that scream for attention. I…
Continue ReadingBrowsing through shelves of holiday books in the children's section of the library, I am reminded of the CD my…
Continue ReadingDear teachers, I know this time of year is especially crazy for you. The weeks leading up to winter break…
Continue Reading“What’s more important than me, Mammy?” my daughter asked. I looked at her, and she was looking at me. Her…
Continue ReadingA mother’s schedule revolves around her children’s schedules. It starts with their feeding schedules, their sleep schedules, and planning outings…
Continue ReadingIt's summer! The season of bikinis and pool parties and cocktails on the back deck. It's time to wear your…
Continue ReadingHer little voice sounds through the rooms, "Can somebody come and play with me?" "Honey, just a few minutes, I'm…
Continue ReadingAll year we have a jam-packed schedule that consists of hockey, dance, cheer, soccer, skiing, basketball, baseball, and numerous school…
Continue ReadingOnce 5 a.m. hits, I know I’m finally in the endzone. For whatever reason only known to my 9-month-old, between…
Continue ReadingEvery year, I forget about the month of December. Not that it’s on the calendar, of course—I know it follows…
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