Remarkable ways you’re mastering motherhood, even though you may feel dragged down by the daily responsibilities of mom life. Let’s take mom life into autopilot mode so we can all enjoy motherhood. I sat at my computer after a long day of mothering and working on completing my to-do list and smiled as I heard my…
This is a day in the life post showing you how a family of 5 manages to have two working parents with a child in school, a child at home and a newborn baby to care for. Hello, as you may know, my name is Elizabeth and I run this blog. I actually run 3…
After a long day, and the kids are finally in bed, it’s time for Mommy priorities- alone time for a stressed mom. The expectations of society tell us that when we finally get that peace and quiet that we have been looking forward to all day long, we need to start doing all the things…
Do you notice that your kids are little angels in public places but turn into emotional messes at home with you? There’s actually a good reason for that! My 3rd baby is now a toddler, and a very clingy one at that. Perhaps it’s because she’s still nursing occasionally and I’m always home with her….
Being a stay at home mom can get overwhelming. Being a working mom is hard too, don’t get me wrong. I think this parenting gig is difficult no matter what you’re doing but since I’ve been a stay at home mom for the last 4 years, I had a few things I wanted to share….
Why is today the best moment to pursue your goals? Discover how pursuing your passions has a beneficial impact on your life and makes you a better mother! This parenting gig isn’t easy, and with the recent pandemic, learning to homeschool, giving birth during lockdowns…it’s just been a lot for so many of us. I…
How the joy of motherhood is such a beautiful thing even on the hard days filled with dirty diapers, toddler tantrums and the with all the pressure to be perfect moms. Motherhood is difficult, overwhelming, exhausting – and also joyful, fulfilling, and wonderful! While Motherhood is the hardest job in the world, it is also…
Want to know how to be a happy mom? Here are 10 things that moms who are happy do on a regular basis to keep up the spirits. I wake up every morning and do the same thing. Feed the kids, get myself dressed, do some laundry, a few dishes, feed the dog and send…
If you’re ever in a place where you feel like you’re failing at parenting, you need to know that you aren’t, and find the positives in your efforts. Are you shouting a lot, worried all the time, so tired but can’t sleep because the kids won’t let you? Yes, I’ve been there. Heck I am…
It’s easy to feel “less than” when you see all of these “Perfect” parents on instagram and other social media channels. If you came over today and looked in my fridge, you’d probably find non-organic fruit, store-bought meat, and low-cost dairy. And I’d immediately feel judged. I’d become embarrassed and make excuses about my limited…
It’s easy to get into the trap of believing that you “should” parent in a specific way or that you “should” be able to manage a certain problematic behavior. But, in reality, we are flawed parents doing our best with the knowledge we have. Today, I’d want to urge you to create a few “permission…
Attempting to be the perfect parent for your child can cause more harm than good. Here are some reasons why imperfect parents make the ideal parents for their children’s emotional well-being. Perfectionism is something I struggle on a regular basis now that I’m a parent. Perfectionism has its benefits, but in the area of perfect…
Are you expecting a boy? Fasten your seat belts! Here are facts about being a boy parent that you should be aware of. I am a mom of 2 joyful, energetic, wonderful boys and I absolutely love it. Boys are such a joy, and so are girls (I have one too.) Raising boys and girls is…
If you’re a lonely mother, you’re not alone. As much as 90% of mothers report feeling lonely. Discover proven methods for becoming a happier parent while also re-engaging your village. Cushman (1990) discovered that after the World Wars, we have placed so much focus on self-actualization and Authoritarian parenting that we have lost our feeling…