I Am a Sleep Deprived Mom
Hey, 4 a.m. Back again, huh? Sorry . . . but I’m not here to welcome you with open arms. I’m still recovering from last night . . . and all those…
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Even My Soul is Tired
I’m so tired. Not tired like I need an extra-large cup of coffee, an afternoon of lazy napping, or a full night’s sleep. My soul is tired, and I…
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Tired Moms Need Intimacy, Too
Now, I know being a stay-at-home mom doesn’t immediately get you in the mood but think of it as another form of self-care. Right now you’re more…
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When a Mom Says She Needs a Break
Homeschool lesson of the day: when a mom says she needs a break. 1. A break means a BREAK. B-R-E-A-K. That doesn’t mean two minutes of locking…
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Moms Are Strong Enough To Carry the Mental Load—But Sometimes We Need To Set it Down
“You’re in charge of dinner,” I told my mom last night. I was just so tired. I recently started a new job and the learning curve was…
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I’m Too Exhausted To Pray
I can’t remember the last time I prayed. I feel incredibly guilty saying that. But, it has become my reality lately. It’s not something I’m…
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That Anxiety You’re Feeling is Real—There is Zero Shame in Saying You’re Exhausted
Last night, I read almost 250 comments from parents who are emotionally exhausted from helping their kids with online school (and working, and doing…
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Dear God, Please Give My Friend Rest
Dear God, Give my friend some rest. She’s exhausted. RELATED: I’ve Never Been Tired Like This Before She’s been running around, trying to…
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I’ve Never Been Tired Like This Before
“Do either of you just feel physically and mentally drained?” a friend asked the other day in our long-standing three-way text. “Yep. And…
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Vacations Are Exhausting For Moms—But Worth it
Hey mom, I want you to know if you’re on vacation and reading this, you are not alone. Whether you’re hiding in the bathroom reading on your…
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