Discussing Race with My Daughter
Discussing race with my 5-year old daughter isn’t necessarily something I want to do, but in this climate, it’s something I HAVE to do.
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Category: On Motherhood
Kicking Parental Guilt to the Curb
We’ve all been there – one misstep and the parental guilt floods us. But I promise you, you’re almost always harder on yourself than your kid would be.
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3 Relationships That Change When You’re a Single Mom
As a single mother I engage differently. All of my relationships have mutated, mostly for the better, but change can be a hard pill to swallow.
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4 Realities Sick Moms are Guilty Of
It’s refreshing to toss the rules out for a day or two, right? Right. Mama needs some rest.
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Why Acknowledging Thin Privilege in Motherhood is a Must
A woman’s worth is not tied to her weight, and for those that aren’t under scrutiny, it’s time to step up.
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Going to Work Isn’t Enough as a Supportive Partner
Want to know the biggest difference between going to work and being the stay-at-home-parent? One person gets to clock out.
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To the Moms I Can’t Stand: It’s Not Me, It’s You
No hurt feelings, but I don’t play mean girl games. We’re either genuine friends or we’re not, and I won’t entertain anyone’s dramatics.
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Body Positivity Should be Part of Every Postpartum Check
It’s not vanity, it’s self-love. There’s a difference, and your perception of yourself as a mother AND a person is more important than you’ve been led to believe.
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4 Ways Being a Mom is the Best Job Ever
Motherhood is a privilege, but I won’t refrain from making jokes. It comes in a total package that should be mocked and appreciated.
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Co-Sleeping Out of Exhaustion is My Reality
Whatever plans you had, forget it. Your children are tiny dictators, and they’ll tell you how the night will go.
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The 5 Horrible Stages of Toddlers Skipping Naptime
You can cling to naptime all you want, but when your toddler decides this precious time is over, you’ll come to terms with it eventually.
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4 Steps to Building a Village for Other Moms
Villages aren’t declared into existence, they are created. If you feel like something’s missing, you need to be proactive in building a support system for everyone.
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