Having a toddler can be both fun and chaotic. Their brains are developing so rapidly, and yet they still need constant teaching and repetition. Learning how to help siblings get along can be challenging when one or more of those siblings are toddlers. They go through possessive stages, hitting stages, screaming stages, etc. So how…
“I can’t do this.” This thought has popped into my head too many times to count as a mom. I’m too tired, too anxious, too overwhelmed to be the mom my kids need me to be. The house isn’t clean enough, the meal isn’t balanced enough, the cupboards aren’t organized enough, and I just can’t…
I find it ironic that many things that help you thrive as a mom are often the most difficult to obtain. A full night’s rest, a well-balanced diet, exercise, and time to yourself. In other words, it is difficult to meet your own needs while caring for a little human being (or more). I understand…
A few months ago, my husband graciously agreed to watch our two girls a couple times a week so that I could have regular alone time. Since having regular alone time, I have felt emotionally and spiritually filled and have become a better mother and wife. Shortly after I started my alone time routine each…
Have you ever felt like your partner reacted irrationally when you asked them a simple question? Or you were having a casual, light-hearted conversation when all of a sudden they went silent or started sobbing? These unpredictable behaviors can be very frustrating and confusing, and you may be at a loss at how to resolve…
As you go about trying to meet your kids’ needs, your husband’s needs, and your own needs, life can get exhausting! You may feel tired, broken down, drained, grumpy, and feel unfulfilled with your life. Don’t feel bad if you are tired with the life you have and want a change. It just means exactly…
Even though I could have pursued a master’s degree to become a therapist, I chose to settle with a bachelor’s degree and be a stay-at-home mom. While this energy-draining job is hard and doesn’t bring in any income, I am so glad I chose to do it. The benefits of being a stay-at-home mom definitely…