Last night, as the house finally settled into its evening calm, I gathered my kids around the dinner table with a new idea in mind. “Let’s play a game,” I said, expecting my usual mix of groans and excitement. But this time, instead of a typical board game, I reached for our new Gratitude Journal…
I didn’t see it coming, but one day, I hit a wall. One minute I was packing lunches and folding the mountain of laundry, and the next, I found myself crying in the car after a Target run. Mom burnout is sneaky like that—it builds slowly, and before you know it, you’re depleted. It was…
“Mom, what’s a wellness wheel?” my daughter asked one day, her brow furrowed as she colored in a giant circle at school. At first, I chuckled—kids pick up the funniest things. But as we started talking, it hit me: wellness isn’t just a grown-up thing. Our little ones also need activities that boost their physical,…
As any parent of a toddler knows, the constant testing of boundaries can be exhausting. One afternoon, I was trying to get my toddler ready for nap time, and she was refusing to put down her toy and head to her room. I could feel my frustration rising. Despite my repeated requests, it was like…
The sun was starting to set, casting a warm golden glow over the soccer field. I glanced over at my son as he laced up his cleats, eyes focused and determined. “Ready, buddy?” I asked, holding up a fist for our pre-game ritual. He grinned, bumping his tiny fist against mine. Every Tuesday, it’s the…
The door creaked open, and my son trudged into the house, backpack slung low and a look of defeat on his face. “I just can’t do it, Mom,” he sighed, plopping onto the couch. It was the third meltdown this week, and I knew something had to change. I glanced at the clock — we…
