A new year will be here shortly and now that Christmas has ended I have been reflecting. Reflecting on this roller coaster of a year for my family and what I can do to make next year better. I spent time reflecting on my myself, the truth behind my smile, the kind of woman, wife, mother…
Motherhood
I Need To Share The Truth Behind My Smile
One of my favorite family traditions has to do with travel. Ever since my son was about 3 years old my husband and I decided our family would travel together over the holidays. We always knew it would be a special way to connect and make memories. Last week was Thanksgiving and our holiday travel…
There is An Important Reason I Say Please Do Not Call Me Mom
I briefly lost my son when he was younger inside of Dutch Wonderland. Even though it happened about 8 years ago (he is turning 14 next week), it is a parenting moment in time I often replay in my head. Ever since that incident there is an important reason I say please do not call…
How To Give Your Child More Peace and Love Instead of Panic Attacks and Anxiety
Since I have already admitted I am not always the parent my kids need me to be, I figured it was time to share this with you. The last few months have been tough for my husband and I, and even tougher for our 7-year-old daughter, Tatum. We have been faced with learning how to give…
How To Spot The Signs and Symptoms of RSV
This post was sponsored as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. RSV is the #1 reason babies are hospitalized within their first year of life. Yet most parents don’t know it exists. Since October is National RSV Awareness Month I wanted to share…
Dear Moms of Teenagers You Are Not Alone
Are you a lonely Mom or Dad of a teenager? If you answered yes, then I am here to tell you dear moms of teenagers you are not alone. I recently read a blog post that a friend shared on Facebook titled, “Dear Lonely Mom of Older Kids” and it really got me thinking. The…
Why Am I Such A Mess In The Mornings As A Parent?
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click-through and make a purchase. Why am I such a mess in the mornings as a parent? I have to confess that although I may look put together some days (it must…