Parenting Wisdom

It is amazing how much power one term, SAHM, had over me. I had become my own four-letter word.

Seven years in, I think I’ve finally figured out a good routine for the times he is gone. It starts with one word…planning. If I plan the meals for the week, I don’t struggle with that part of our day.

#mysonisbetterthanyours... My son is better than yours. I saw that hashtag on a friend's Facebook post recently.  Her post was simply a beautiful photo of her teenage son and herself, with the above hashtag, as well as #proudmomma.  Now, when...

When I was younger, you could always find me with a book in my hand – Bailey School Kids, Dear America, American Girl (Molly was my favorite). I loved books that featured fiction, as well as historical events that...

One of the scariest words anyone can hear. Cancer. It makes your heart sink a little. When I was 34 years old, I almost skipped my annual exam. I had just had a check up six months earlier, but...

There are so many it(s) that I have left to experience.  I'm sure I will find the right time to use the phrase "life's not fair" and I will understand why grand kids are better than my own kids.  But until then, if you see a cartoon-like light bulb above my head, don't worry.  It's just me getting it.

There’s an article making the Facebook rounds called “Your Kids Should Not Be the Most Important in the Family.” Published by family psychologist John Rosemond, it’s a simple reminder to parents not to ignore their spouses in the race to raise exceptional kids. And it’s been shared more than 1.1 million times.

I know many subjects regarding motherhood aren’t exactly glamorous or fun to talk about, but we really need to start talking about them! Yes, even the “embarrassing” and “taboo” topics! While I know that some topics may seem scary to a mother-to-be, it’s still good to have a heads up before things happen. Women don’t need to feel ashamed or embarrassed when they go through the magnitude of changes motherhood brings.

I recognize my emotions, their emotions, and approach the situation logically in spite of those. Sure, it’s tough to separate my stress level from the interaction...sure, it’s tough for me to look past their flailing arms and legs and try to talk logic. But you know what, sometimes it works!

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