motherhood

Pause the hustle + bustle: Find fun in life’s ordinary moments

The other day, out of nowhere, it hit me...I was having fun.

My daughter will remember my love—not my imperfections

I don’t want my daughter to remember the “things”—I want her to remember me. 

These dark circles and wrinkles? Yep—that’s my motherhood showing

...and it’s beautiful! ?

Let’s have more fun!: Best-selling author of The Happiness Project tells us how

1. Be honest about what’s *actually* fun for you.

3 ways to cope when you’re completely overwhelmed

1. Find your center ?

Mamas, we need each other: 15 ways to be a safe space for another mom

3. Bring coffee. ☕

To the new mom in the coffee shop: You’re doing a great job

And you deserve that latte. 

Your child is human, too

Don’t punish your child for being a feeling, quirky, independent person.

50 activities to calm your angry child

26. Walk in nature.

To all the tired, overwhelmed mamas out there: We’re really lucky

Thank goodness for those little moments that remind us how wonderful this life is.

20 reasons why being a mom of 3 totally rocks

3. You can actually enjoy what’s precious about each stage.

I’m becoming the mother I needed my mom to be

Mothering while motherless leaves you equal parts lost and equal parts found.

Your last baby: Savor these moments, mama. Their firsts will also be your lasts

On the day that your last child is born, you’ll find yourself filled with a jumble of emotions. ?

Better after baby: Coping with ‘postpartum depletion’ + how you can bounce back

Postpartum depletion describes the way new mothers feel for months and even years after baby is born.

Improve cooperation and peace: 21 ways to reach your child’s heart

1. Listen with the intent to understand their point of view and feelings.

You need a vacation from momlife

My work can wait. My kids are in good hands. My routine will be there waiting for me when I get back.

To the mom who feels like she’s failing: You’re not. (Promise.) ?

The times I feel like I’m failing, I’m somehow reminded that sure enough, I must be doing something right. 

How to have a career, be a mother—and *not* lose your mind

1. I determine my non-negotiables

Our house may not be fancy or pristine, but it’s safe, warm and loving

“Mommy, I’m safe,” she said, snuggling into my chest as we laid in bed.

To the mom in a different stage of life than me

Let’s focus on the positive parts of every season instead of wishing it all away.