Parenting with Humor & Common Sense
Mother's Day. For most, it's a day painted in pastel colors – bouquets overflowing with lilies and roses, handwritten cards adorned with wobbly hearts, and the comforting aroma of breakfast in bed. But for some of us, the day carries a different weight, a bittersweet balance of absence and love.
This post is about the importance of children doing chores. This post may contain affiliate links. I may make a small commission, at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase through my links. Read more in my Privacy Policy. Let’s talk about a topic as essential as caffeine on a Monday morning- teaching our kids the importance of doing chores. From tiny tots to moody teenagers, instilling the value of pitching in around the house not only lightens the load for us parents but also sets our little ones on a path to becoming responsible, capable individuals. So grab a cup of coffee (or your beverage of…
This post is about balancing the mental load of motherhood against losing our identity. Motherhood is a journey akin to a tempestuous sea, with its ebbs and flows of sleepless nights, tiny hands that leave imprints on our hearts, and laughter that dances like sunlight on water. Yet, amidst this beautiful chaos, we may find ourselves adrift, like a ship in search of its lost compass. I came at motherhood with purpose and with every fiber of my being. Like other life-altering circumstances, some of which were way beyond my control, there was little deliberating and a lot of accepted challenges. My first job after college was teaching in an…
This post is about the 5 pillars of self-care for busy moms. Read here to learn how to start taking care of yourself today so you can be at your best for your family.
This post is about the importance of establishing a power of attorney with your 18-year-old child. When your child is a legal adult, you are no longer privvy to their medical, financial information. Read on to learn why you need to protect your child when he/she turns 18.
Welcome to my blog, where I’ll talk about the challenges and random situations we all face when raising kids, balancing work and home while trying to keep our sanity while we cross our fingers and pray it all works out. A few months ago, I was sitting on my deck with my morning coffee, reflecting on the last year or so of my life. As I crafted a mental list of events I consider significant, I realized three things: 1. Every event involved at least one of my kids, and 2. Deep breaths and a sense of humor have saved my sanity, and 3. Herding kittens might be easier than…
