Tag: routines
4 Practical Tips for Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
I took a 6-month maternity leave after the births of each of my two children. I was so fortunate to have had that much...
Relationships Changed
COVID has changed so many relationships for me.
I’ve lost friends because I can’t commit to anymore Zooms.
I’ve become disappointed and disengaged with family who...
Busy Moms Get Stuff Done
I am a mom.
I am a third grade teacher.
I am a business owner.
I am a book club president.
I am a household manager.
And the list...
My Spontaneous Summer
Spontaneity has never come easy to me. In fact, during a typical year, most weeks, days, heck, even minutes, are planned out in advance!
Well,...
Top 10 Ways to Stay Healthy, Active & Well During a...
With everyone at home, there are a lot of changes in everyone’s daily routine, level of physical activity, wellness, and levels of stress due...
When Bedtimes Get in the Way of Fun
I'm frequently making tough decisions on evening school events and even now that we are stuck at home. We start our bedtime routine around...
How Tech Helps Me
As a mother, there are lots of things to be judged on, and the use of technology is one of them. I’ve received negative...
Vacation Parenting – An Extreme Sport
Ahhhhh, vacation. Just the word makes me want to relax. Some of my best memories as a kid are vacations at my grandparents' house...
The Cure to My Postpartum Hair Woes
Okay, mamas, let’s talk postpartum hair. If you’re lucky, maybe you escaped this. Or maybe if you’re even luckier your hair texture changed for...
Parenting Is…
As my children get older, I often wonder what kind of parent they think I am. Am I the crabby one who is always...