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Mama

True life: I’m an ambitious career woman *and* a devoted mama

Ambition does not and should not halt with the arrival of motherhood.

Motherhood is: Parenting with your heart, not your ego

I need to embrace the idea that nurturing, supporting, and loving my child has everything to do with encouraging them to be the best version of themselves and nothing to do with raising a miniature version of me.

Walkin’ on sunshine ☀️

It seems like anything in life is easier to deal with when…

Going from working professional to SAHM was a real eye-opener

I went from a working professional to an amateur mom throwing pity parties for myself at the kitchen table.

7 steps sensitive mamas can take to discipline sensitive children

Guiding children as a person who is sensitive can be a challenge, especially when it comes to discipline.

I’m a ‘lazy parent’ and proud of it

I have come to embrace this laid-back parenting style—and that's okay.

10 family budgeting secrets mamas swear by

How to save money on everything from food to child care.

How to save for college while paying off your own student loans

Dealing with both money priorities can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be.

True life: I don’t love my kids the same

My love for my them is as unique as they are from one another.

We’re all good parents

Even if our mom guilt tells us otherwise.

A letter to myself in the middle of the 4th trimester fog

This “new normal” is going to feel more “new” than “normal” for a little while—and that’s okay.

We kept our baby’s name a secret because we wanted something just for us

It was a hidden treasure that kept us connected, a shared secret we could whisper about.

To my friends who don’t have kids—I miss you, and it won’t be this way forever

Thank you for sending invites out over and over, and understanding when I say no 90% of the time.

My cancer diagnosis taught me I can’t protect my child from her feelings

Pretending everything was okay wasn’t working for us. 

Working motherhood is: Counting down the minutes until I see my baby

Nine hours and 40 minutes that someone else would feel my daughter's hand wrapped around her index finger.

True life: I honestly don’t know if I want more kids

Are we done? Is our family complete? Do we have room in our home and our hearts for one more?

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