People say the darndest things when you talk about your struggles, don’t they? Here’s how to respond when people say “You Think That’s Hard?”
Grieving a Newborn Experience I Didn’t Have
I had a very colicky baby, and I was desperate for a reprieve. I often wonder what it would have been like to ENJOY the first few months of my third baby’s life. I can’t help but feel like I missed something really special. I am grieving a newborn experience I didn’t have.
5 Ways To Keep Teens Safe Online
The availability of instant and constant communication presents challenges about how to keep teens safe online. While not foolproof, there are many things you can do to help guide your teen to use devices responsibly.
Pregnant and Postpartum Mental Health Challenges and Risk Factors
Becoming a mom brings changes which can trigger struggles with pregnancy and postpartum mental health. There are a variety of risk factors that can contribute to depression. I experienced depression for the first time during pregnancy, and it completely took me by surprise. Here are some risk factors that may contribute to depression during pregnancy and postpartum mental health.
10 Sweet Motherhood Quotes to Brighten Your Day
Motherhood can be hard to sum up in just one quote. When you’re looking for a sweet motherhood quote to share with a friend who is struggling or just want to feel more connected to yourself and the important work you are doing, I hope these heartwarming motherhood quotes can help.
5 Tips for Keeping the House Clean During the Busy School Year
Over the years I’ve established a routine that seem to work really well to help us keep the house clean during the school year. For any other parents out there who are struggling, I hope some of these ideas can give you a bit of guidance.
10 Hilarious Memes For Moms Who Are Tired of Cooking Dinner
Who doesn’t love a good dinner time meme? As a parent, one of the most common jokes is how much of our life revolves around food. They want dinner AGAIN?! Hopefully, this will make you see that you’re not alone.
Without Modern Medicine, Would I Be Here Today?
I wouldn’t be a mother without modern medicine. I experienced perinatal depression during my first pregnancy. I felt fatigued, sad, and unable to do many normal activities. I couldn’t see a future where I could be happy. My husband convinced me to talk to my doctor, and after a lot of resistance, I finally did.
My Parenting Choices Might Suck, but It’s the Best I Can Do
I see judgmental comments about parenting choices on social media constantly, ranging from what parents feed their kids for dinner, how and when they eat, and what parents should do differently. But remember we aren’t always seeing the whole picture. We are not snapshots. We are people. And most of us, really and truly, are doing our best.
Going to Therapy is My Self-Care
Depression sucks. It sucks because the way it affects you can change throughout time and circumstances. It’s a moving target. I recently felt my depression hit me harder than it has in a very long time and it taught me a valuable lesson about self-care.
