
I could lose all the weight in the world, but my shape is different. I am now, and forever, a mother.

#1 Practice yoga—it will aid in the release of any anxieties, which will lead you to a happier, more peaceful state.

“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness.”

3 tips for starting the conversation about being a working mom.

“It’s not complicated to embrace life. You just have to make the choice.”

New motherhood changes you in ways you’ve never even imagined.

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do.”

When I volunteer in my daughter’s class I inevitably ask her teacher if she goes home at night and drinks a bottle of tequila.

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”

Be present during the joy, be present during the frustration. Be present. Be present without expectation.

“You need to learn how to read and write and do math. It would also be helpful if you could fix wireless routers.”

“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.”

“If you think my hands are full, you should see my heart.”

I know that you sometimes feel like you just can’t do it all. And you can’t. But I know too that you don’t need to do it all right now. You just need to take one small next step.

“You are unrepeatable. There is a magic about you that is all your own.”

#1. Find your mellow mama mantra.