I believe mom-shaming rears its ugly head at least once for all mothers, especially new mothers. Mom-shaming is real, and I firmly believe it is a form of bullying. According to the Urban Dictionary, mom-shaming is “criticizing or degrading a mother for her parenting choices because they differ from the choices the shamer would make.”…
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Mental Health Tips For Children Stuck At Home
Recently, people and children all over the world were encouraged to stay home. Slowly, some states, countries, and cities are starting to open back up again. However, some families are still stuck at home. I know that over the last several weeks, I have watched my children react differently to our “new normal.” Here are…
How To Survive Going From One Kid To Two
Parenting is the hardest job I have ever had! I know many say that, so I am not alone. I think the idea of going from one child to two was more overwhelming for me than the idea of having my first child. Here are my tips on how to survive going from one kid…
What Is Parenting Like?
I was asked recently, “what is parenting like?” Well, it is NEVER a dull moment. I gave my usual answer, “it is the best thing that has ever happened to me.” As the day went on, I just couldn’t get that question out of my head. “When my kids become wild and unruly, I use…
Teach Your Children the Importance of Words
Sometimes we forget that little eyes are always watching, and little ears are always listening. We forget the power of words. Your words hold the power to make someone smile or to make someone cry. Recently, my oldest came home crying because someone at school said something hurtful to another kid. Be still my Mama-heart….
How to Talk to Your Children About Violence
Sadly, the world we live in is full of daily violence. The idea of sitting down and discussing violence with your children can be scary and intimidating. However, I think it is a topic that needs to be discussed and we need to take the time to prepare our children for what they might see….
