You never know when anxiety will hit you. Today it hit me at preschool drop-off and it took everything in me to leave him there. My brain was telling me that he was in danger. And I had to actively disregard that information when my instinct was pulling me to do the exact opposite. But I realized these were thoughts due to anxiety. This is my daily battle.
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.
The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year. But what if they’re not? A heart-wrenching experience that I had a few years ago right before Christmas has forever changed what I think about during the holidays. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone.
Our favorite Christmas traditions involve reading Christmas books, from the silly stories to the traditional classics. Christmas can be stressful, but finding holiday activities kids love bring the spirit of Christmas into your home. This list of books can help get you started on one of the best things to do with kids–reading!
Giving children’s books as stocking stuffers or Christmas gifts opens up new worlds. Sometimes the interest in toys fades quickly, but I’ve found that the love of books is long-lasting and passed down from child to child. I’ve rounded up a few of our long-time favorite children’s books along with some new discoveries to give you a head start on gifts for the holidays!
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Everyone has a place in this life, whether they believe it or not. A few weeks ago, I was able to internalize that concept in a way I hadn’t done before. It was extremely touching to be able to connect with other women and mothers and realize we have so much in common with each other as fellow humans on this Earth. I really believe we are more alike than different. Here’s why.
It happened just like that. You’re not a baby anymore. When you decided to potty train yourself over a year ago as a toddler, I thought it was a fluke. “Surely he’ll regress,” I thought. My other boys were much older when they potty trained. I didn’t want to set my expectations too high. When……
Anything can happen during labor. I had complications with my epidural, one of which was my husband passing out. Find out what happened afterwards and how you can avoid this happening when you give birth to your baby.
During my third pregnancy I suddenly plunged into a level of darkness that I never knew. Getting through each day became harder and harder and I eventually hit my breaking point. The conflicting emotions of depression and loving your children makes this struggle all the more painful.
