Tag: mommy problems
National Preeclampsia Month – One Moms Journey
May is National Preeclampsia Month. Hopefully, for a lot of you mamas, you'll never have to experience this disease during your pregnancy. Preeclampsia is...
I’ve Turned into My Mother (Thank Goodness for Me)
Twenty or so years ago (though it seems like just yesterday), I was a moody teenager. And, if you were like me back in...
Beauty Products for Tired Moms
I was never into makeup as a teenager, I would usually just wear lip gloss and a little mascara. Skin care was another area...
The Old Television in the Bedroom Debate
I've always had one opinion about television in the bedroom: Not in my house. Sorry if that sounds preachy or judgy; but it's my...
Rules Are Made To Be Broken
There are many self-imposed rules that we have broken as parents over the past six years parenting three (soon to be four) children. I...
The Poetry of Motherhood
April is National Poetry Month. As an English teacher, I'm obviously all about celebrating this form of art. However, as a mom, I don't...
My Ugly Truth – I’m a Lazy Mom and I’m OK...
If you and your kids come to my house for a play date, there will not be an elaborate plan of what the kids...
The Necessity of Support when Parenting Alone
The life of a single parent is not easy, and the struggle to not feel defeated is a constant work in progress.
I became...
Oh, the Exotic Places You Can Go {tips for traveling with...
Before I was married, I rarely traveled. The first time I went on a plane, I was 21! Going to Argentina for my honeymoon...
Identity Crisis: I’m More Than a SAHM
I’m sitting at the doctor’s office updating my daughter’s medical forms. The general information seems easy enough until I get to the parental information...