Remembering the Something More
When I get stressed, I remember that the best, most beautiful, most unique parts of my daughter will have nothing to do with me. And that is actually very good news.
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Category: Anti-Guilt
The Illusion of Choice in Parenting
I had three ultrasounds during my pregnancy and at all three, my baby was kicking, wiggling, and thrashing around like a live fish placed on a riverbank. At my 20…
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When You Are a Good Mom Who Feels Like a Bad Mom
How often do you feel like a bad mom? Here’s something that’s scary for me to admit: I feel like a bad mom every single day. I feel it on…
Let Me Tell You the Secret to My Breastfeeding Success
Breastfeeding went pretty well for me from the start. It’s because of my amazing secret to breastfeeding success. Drum roll please… PURE LUCK. I took a birthing class through the…
You are Not Crazy, Moms. This Moment Just Really is Terrible.
The only thing worse than a terrible day or hour or moment is believing that you should actually be enjoying it. Two quick memories I would like to share: I…
You Can be a Both/And Kind of Mom
You can love being a mom one moment and then hate it the next. You can be desperate for some time away from your toddler, and then miss your toddler…
3 Mom Mantras to Take Down Mom Guilt
I believe that motherhood is hard enough without all the heavy, unnecessary guilt so many of us carry around. These mantras might seem obvious, but they help me in those moments when my perfectionism haunts me and ruins beautiful moments with my daughter.
If You were a Perfect Mom, You would be a Terrible Mom.
Think about it. If your child never saw you struggle, it would be difficult for them to learn how to persevere through the challenges they face. What example would they…
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