When I Woke Up This Morning, All I Wanted To Do Was Go Back To Bed
Today, I failed at being a good mom. My kids ate cupcakes and Sprite for breakfast. They watched well over the recommended two hours of TV.…
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When I Feel Like I Can’t Make Another Decision, I Need To Remember Who’s Holding Me
Hi, mama. It’s me again. I’ve been struggling a little lately and wanted to talk to you about it. Maybe you feel the same? For the…
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Sometimes I Just Need a Day
Sometimes I just need a day. I could blame the pandemic or the incessant life or death decision-making of the last few months. I could brush it off…
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Aren’t You Tired of Trying To Do it All, Mama?
Last night I plopped on the couch after a long day of work, daycare pick-up, dinner, baths, playtime, and bedtime. I looked around my messy living…
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Your Brain Processes Thousands of Thoughts Per Hour—So Yes, Mama, You Need That Break
I’ve been working since high school, and every employer I’ve ever worked for has offered break time. Actually, by law,…
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I Need a Break, But I Never Take One
You know, there’s something funny about being a mom. We desperately need a break from our kids, but we aren’t taking them. We have hard, and I…
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Dear Husband of an Overwhelmed Wife: She Needs a Break
Alright hubbies, listen up! It’s just before the school year starts, it’s been the longest summer eeeever. Your wife is probably feeling…
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I Did Not Have Time For Tears Today
I did something new today: I scheduled a cry. I felt it welling up inside me for most of the afternoon, but I honestly didn’t have time. Here comes…
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To the Mom Wondering, “What if I’m Doing it All Wrong?” You’re Not Alone
It’s possible I wasn’t the average new mom. The middle of six children, I’d been a babysitter since age 10 (I know, it was the ’80s).…
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Even My Tired is Tired
Today my husband asked me why there was a pen in the fridge. I, of course, had no idea what he was talking about. So, naturally, I asked him what…
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