Real Mom Advice
Motherhood doesn’t have to be lonely. Its 4 AM, your baby WILL NOT go to sleep, and you’re so tired that you’re almost in tears. Your husband is sleeping peacefully, the neighborhood is dark, and you feel like you’re the only person in the world who could possibly be awake right now. You are not …
Mind your P’s and Q’s When we are young, we are taught about the importance of manners. “Please” and “thank you” are some of the first lessons we are given. We know it’s important to be polite; like our parents taught us, we teach this to our kids. Please and thank you are great lessons, …
TV doesn’t rot your brain. I had a discussion the other day about screen time for babies, toddlers, and kids. The general consensus of the group was “absolutely not.” I stuck out like a sore thumb because I was honest about my opinion on the matter: I don’t actually think it’s all that bad. When …
What We Need To Hear I feel there are a few things most pregnant women worry about, and a few things we all need to hear. People are sensitive, but pregnant people are super sensitive. So, even though some of the messages we get may be well-intended, they can come across to us the wrong …
Self care is still important after you’ve had a child. I’m sure I’m not the first person to say that being a mom is difficult. It’s really fun and rewarding, and your heart grows three sizes overnight, but seriously. It is hard. There’s so much a mom needs to learn in such a small amount …
It’s not a loss of who you were, but an addition. Before I became a mom, I always thought that becoming a mother meant I would have to change who I am to fit that identity. I thought I would have to be okay with giving up a lot of what made me myself. I …
I will always love you Even when you cry for hours on end Even when you fight sleep all night long Even when you puke all over my new shirt. I will always love you Even when you throw your food at me Even when you have a meltdown in public Even when you refuse …
