My mom was crouching under the public bathroom hand dryer, scrubbing my baby doll and pleading with me. “Please,” she said. “Let’s throw Dollie away, and we’ll get a new one when we’re home. I can’t save her.” {Get a back-and-forth journal download to deepen your relationship with your child.} Somewhere in the middle of […]
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We need to stop expecting men to “help” with childcare and household chores. Wait! Keep reading! Now, you’ll remember: We got the conversation started by more correctly identifying to whom housekeeping belongs in this post: Housekeeping is an adult responsibility. It is not synonymous with motherhood. But, my friends, we need to take this conversation
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2020 has us all turned around. It’s easy to think that we’re failing at everything, especially motherhood. But that’s simply not true. You ARE fit for this time, Mama! You’re a good mom. Read on to learn how to convince yourself of this truth.
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It doesn’t seem possible, but it’s easy to forget all the wonderful things we’ve done. Try this technique to not only notice and pay attention to your victories, but to give yourself a boost as you remember them in the future.
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Children are not a thorn in our side. We must stop treating them as if they are. Read on.
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This isn’t an easy time for anyone. But you can get through it a little easier with these 6 tips.
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You’re in a predicament. Not only do you have to figure out how to work from home, you have to figure out how to do it with kids underfoot. This is no easy feat, but with some creativity and discipline, you can do it. You definitely can. I’ve been working from home for 12 years,
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You’ve seen this hashtag: #momfail? For the most part, I think it’s meant to be funny. But even so, there are a whole lot of moms out there who feel like they’re failing at momming on a daily basis. Listen. We’re living in a culture of mom hurt. What are we communicating to ourselves when
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Your “success” as a mother is not defined by domestic duties. Domestic duties are part of being an adult.
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You don’t have to run away from your weaknesses. You can actually turn them into strengths. Here’s how.
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