Let’s be honest, 2020 has been a bummer. So many things have changed, and so many canceled plans. If you are anything like me, you find yourself worrying about how Halloween will look this year. Maybe you are already googling or searching Pinterest for ways to make Halloween extra “spooktacular” this year. Today, I will…
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Tips To Deal With Mom-Shaming
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.”…
Tips On Dealing With A Major Crisis
All change brings about some level of stress or unease, at the very least. We are humans and we tend to lean into our habits. However, we also like challenges and want to shake things up from time to time. Sometimes, change does not come from our own choices and the stress from these situations…
What To Do When You Are Stuck At Home On Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is slowly approaching, or not so slowly (depending on the day). It looks like we might still be stuck indoor during Mother’s Day this year. However, don’t let social distancing keep you from celebrating your special Mamas this year. I know it can be overwhelming and you can feel like you are out…
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…
