Maintain Balance
If you talk to someone who’s busy in motherhood, they sometimes will refer to it as a balancing act. I’m here to share that this weight will be more manageable, and more easily carried, if you were balanced.
Morning Check In
You wake up in the morning. What is the first thing on your mind? I’d really love to know; you can comment below and share. Personally, I’m not a morning…
Bedtime Routines
A routine is valuable for any child, but when it comes to a bedtime routine, it really should be a non-negotiable. Trust me, it’s the end of the day, you’ve…
Transitions
We’ve all been there when our kid is having a blast. There are no behavior concerns. It’s been an amazing day. We are not celebrating though; we are bracing ourselves.…
In my control
I confess, I am the ultimate back-seat driver. For me, it’s the lack of control. I can’t stop the car. I do not have the ability to go a different…
Getting Attention
“They are just doing that for attention.” Have you heard that before? It’s true, people do things for attention. Kids are not the exception. You’ll often see kids acting in…
Automatic Negative Thoughts
Growing up, I had an ant problem in my bedroom. It was self-inflicted, and my sister and I are totally the people to blame. As teenagers, we started bringing food…
Motherhood Myths
I recently read an article debunking some common modern-day myths. Some of these gave me a good laugh. These are things that are actually NOT true. Houseflies only live 24…
Intentional Communication
When it comes to being Mama, communication is the name of the game. So many problems can be prevented if we can just ensure we are being effective communicators. I…
Pharisee Christmas
My family room was complete. The tree was up, the stockings were hung by the chimney with care. I clicked on the fireplace, and turned on the tree lights. I…