Tag: self-care
Who Were You Mama?
Who were you mama? Before. Before you cleaned noses and made dinners and fixed boo-boos? Who are you in addition to being a mama?...
Today I Hid in the Bathroom
Today I hid in the bathroom.
It’s not easy to admit my weakness, but today was a doozy. Nothing all that awful happened…we have...
A Mommy Nap
Let's face it, we certainly know that kids get tired and cranky. And it is acceptable most of the time. But as a mom,...
Picking up the Pieces for Now
Last night was ugly. What should have been a smooth kid drop-off turned out to be a disaster, partly because of me and hugely...
This Is Hard
This is hard.
Being a parent brings up a variety of emotions that I could never have anticipated. As a trained mental health professional, with...
Meet Lauren: Working mom…Wife…Blogger??
Hi everyone! I’m Lauren, and I’m turning 40 this year. Let’s just rip that band-aid off. I’ve been married for almost 15 years (this...
The Latest Resources for Postpartum Support in Fairfield County
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week takes place the first week of May each year. The 2019 theme is #MakingOverMotherhood with the goal of "making over"...
Partying Like It’s 1999 Again
Recently I was in spin class, and Mariah Carey’s “Heartbreak” started playing. Suddenly I was transported back to my college days. The rush of...
Tonight I Needed a Bath
Tonight I needed a bath because life felt like too much.
Because it finally hit me that we were putting our house on the market...
2019 Guide to Beauty & Pampering in Fairfield County
As moms we spend so much time taking care of our children, our partners, and even our friends. We claim to know how important...