By Brittany Moore They Rarely Ask, but Dads Need Breaks Too
As a stay-at-home mom of two under five, there is one text I often look forward to during the week…
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By Susan Davidson Taking a Break Is Allowed
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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By Kelly Lang Everyone Suffers When You Don’t Take Care of Yourself
The ones who suffer the most when I don’t take care of myself are the ones for whom I deny…
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By Sheenia Denae 5 Simple Self Care Ideas for Busy Moms
There’s no doubt that being a mom is extraordinary, but let’s be honest . . . being a mom is…
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Dear Overstimulated Mama, You Need Rest
To the overstimulated mama, I know you used to be a person who loved singing and dancing, games and riotous…
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Promise Me You’ll Ask For Help
Promise me you'll ask for help. From your family, your friends, your doctor, your therapist. For the small things, and…
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By Deidra Darst You Do Not Have to Do Everything All the Time
It’s OK to quit. I’m sure someone out there needs to hear that. As a millennial, we were taught you…
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You Don’t Always Have to Put Yourself Last
“I’ve had it,” I tell myself. “I’m tired of putting myself last.” Like countless other mothers, and out of love…
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Dear Introverted Mom, Take that Break
I am alone, in a hotel room, 20 minutes from home, lying back in the crisp bed, feet propped up…
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By Jordan Morgan Hey Mom, You Need a Break
I love my kids. I’d help clear the path to the end of the earth for them if that’s where…
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By Tricia Arthur All That Matters When You’re Overwhelmed is That You’re Overwhelmed
I slashed through the cardboard with a serrated knife because, like everything else in my life, my kitchen shears were…
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By Kirstyn Wegner Recharging is Good For My Mama Soul
My daughter is 13. It’s a tough age for any child, but her situation is complicated by her ever-shifting feelings…
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