Let’s just get this out of the way: motherhood is messy, chaotic, and often a little ridiculous. If you’ve ever yelled at your kid for spilling juice… while juggling a toddler on your hip, a baby crying, and a half-cooked dinner on the stove, you get me. Reactivity is normal.…
What Is Self-Regulation? Self-regulation is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our emotions and reactions, even when we find ourselves in frustrating or upsetting situations. For children, learning to self-regulate doesn’t happen overnight. Children experience a wide range of big emotions, and often, they don’t yet have the words…
There is just something magical about Christmas, isn’t there? The twinkling lights, the smell of Christmas cookies baking, the decorations, and the excitement that seems to fill the air. I have always loved Christmas. But let’s be real for a minute. Sometimes, as moms, we can get so wrapped up…
Do you let irritation and frustration rule your motherhood? I have a confession to make, I am not always a calm mom. I wake up every day and strive to be the calmest mom I can be. But sometimes I come up short. And that is OK. I have unnecessarily…
12 Habits of Incredibly Peaceful Moms Motherhood is hard. But these 12 simple habits can help you become a more peaceful mom, even on the days when everything feels overwhelming. Have you ever gotten to the end of the day and thought to yourself, I wish I had handled that…
Sometimes, becoming a more peaceful mom starts with changing the way we talk to ourselves. Have you ever had one of those days when it feels like your kids are pushing every single button you have? You know the days I’m talking about, right? Someone is crying because they got…
Does anyone else feel like they’re constantly trying to figure out what to make for lunch? I don’t know about you, but sometimes lunchtime sneaks up on me, and suddenly everyone is hungry, and I’m standing in front of the refrigerator wondering what on earth we’re going to eat. And…
Sometimes the people who work the hardest for their families don’t hear “thank you” nearly enough. This letter is for the hardworking husbands and fathers who put in long hours, make sacrifices, and do their best to provide for the people they love. To My Hardworking Husband: Thank You for…
My favorite season is fall! I love the autumn breeze, hot cider and coffee, pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, and the general feeling of thankfulness and happiness that comes when the leaves start to fall. There’s just something about this time of year that makes me want to slow down a…
Being the default parent can feel like wearing a superhero cape, except instead of flying and saving the world, you’re managing soccer schedules, bedtime routines, grocery shopping, and likely your own job. If you’re reading this, you probably are the default parent, and you’re wondering how to make it all…