Tag: friendship
Are You Really Sorry? Stop Over-Apologizing.
According to Daniel Tiger, saying I'm sorry is the first step. Teaching our kids to apologize for what they've done wrong is important for...
Don’t Stress Just Bring That Mom a Meal
New moms LOVE when their friends and family bring food. We can all relate to that. But do you ever stress over what to...
Mommy Army
Do You Have a Mommy Army? Motherhood can be lonely, confusing, and downright hard! When I had my first son, four years ago, I knew...
What I Want My Daughter To Know About Friendship
When I brought my daughter into the world, I was both joyful and terrified. You see, I'm a teacher. Having been around adolescent girls...
How Playing College Sports Prepared Me for Motherhood
As I see everyone's adorable "back to school" photos on social media sites and my alma matter posting candids of freshman move-in day, I...
Sister Friend
I’m pretty sure that if given the opportunity, I would never have been friends with my sister-in-law.
(Wow, that's a harsh thing to say. I...
Changed for the Better
I have been a mother for almost seven years. This role has taught me a lot, but not in the ways I might have...
Don’t be That Mom! A Guide to Keeping your Non-Mom Friends
You didn't mean to. It just happened. You got all wrapped up in this crazy thing called motherhood and you forgot that there are...
Why Venting is Healthy
In general I’m an upbeat person. In fact, many of my lifelong friends refer to me as the Pollyanna of the group. Having said...
Starting Your Own Book Club
I have always been an avid reader. I remember sneaking a flashlight under my pillow to stay up late and sneak a few extra...