“Why are the first few weeks as a new mom so hard and is it normal to feel down in the dumps?” It’s a question asked by a lot of new moms. But seldom out loud. After all, common sense says a brand new baby, well wishes from family and friends, and grand plans for… Read More
Feeling like a failure as a mom? You’ve heard it said before: Good parenting is not for the fainthearted. Parenting takes courage, because parenting is scary. That’s why you’re a rare parent if you’ve never once felt like a failure as a mom. If you’ve never rolled your eyes in exasperation or experienced a momentary lapse… Read More
Mom fatigue. Dealing with a bajillion decisions that are endless, stressful, and sometimes confusing. When do I put my five-week-old to bed? How long do I wait to potty train? Which video games should I let my ten-year-old play? Moms, take heart. I can let you in on a little secret. You’re… Read More
Tired moms, I feel you today. For real. I said goodbye to my four-year-old granddaughter who was with me for a week. A whole week of Princess Dance Camp and chattering and potty runs and dress-ups and changing itty bitty doll clothes a zillion times and the incessant melody of Shimmer and Shine and constant… Read More
I’m not normally one for looking back. But the sight of a coffee cup— of all things—recently hit me like a bombshell and released a flow of memories that took me back to surviving motherhood. I was at our apartment in Houston where a hodge-podge of dishes is stored in the kitchen cabinets. My husband works… Read More