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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By Erica Lively Thank You For Being a Husband Who Helps Me Take Breaks
Thank you for being a husband who recognizes when I need a break and forces me to take one. It was…
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You Have Permission To Press Pause
The start of a new sports season is always exciting for children. My youngest daughter loves soccer and is usually…
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Dear Overwhelmed, Tired Mom: Send For Help
The other day I nearly set my face on fire. My eyebrows and eyelashes were singed. Every hair on my…
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By Tynea Lewis To the Mom Hiding From Her Kids
To the mom reading this while being locked in the bathroom, you're not alone. In fact, I'm writing this while…
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