“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…
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…
Have you ever had someone ask you what you do for a living, and you responded with something like, “Well… I’m just a mom”? Maybe you felt the need to justify your situation by explaining how many kids you have to raise or all the programs you volunteer for, as if you needed an excuse…