Being a Mom is the most rewarding – and most difficult – experience I’ve ever had. Here, you’ll find articles about all things motherhood-related – from practical advice on managing the invisible mental load of motherhood, to support and encouragement to help you survive those inevitable tough days.
You’ll find a number of articles about balance – an issue that so many of us struggle with. Whether we’re searching for the right balance between work and family, or simply trying to maximize our time with our kids, it seems there are never enough hours in the day to do it all.
I’m a big believer in honesty – in sharing the good and the bad about motherhood. Let’s laugh at those parenting experiences we could have never prepared for, and celebrate each unique stage of motherhood. My goal is to help create the village that so many of us are lacking.
Some of my most popular posts on motherhood include:
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A few months ago I said I needed to make self-care a priority. Like I often do, I started with the best of intentions, but very quickly fell back into my old (not-so-healthy) habits. It reached a boiling point a few weeks ago. Around the same […]
Bringing home your newborn baby is an overwhelming experience. You’ve just been through the intense physical experience of giving birth, you’re sleep deprived, and before you’ve even had a chance to catch your breath, you’re handed your beautiful, fragile newborn and sent on your way. […]
Honest motherhood. Out of curiosity, I searched the hashtag #honestmotherhood on Instagram when I was writing this post. It brought up hundreds of pictures of smiling, happy children and families. Is that motherhood? Absolutely. Is that an honest portrayal of motherhood? Not quite. The truth […]
Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined how difficult it would be for me to go back to work after maternity leave. I’ve done it three times. Each time, as my return date drew closer, my worry and dread mounted – and I […]
Self-care. If you spend any time on Pinterest or Instagram, you know that self-care is the latest buzzword. But let’s be honest, when you’re a busy mom it’s just one more thing to add to the to-do list – and it’s usually at the bottom. […]
After three kids – and three maternity leaves – I’ve got preparing for maternity leave down to a science. There are certain things that you can do prior to maternity leave to make your leave (and your subsequent return) easier on everyone – your employer, […]
To the mom-to-be, waiting on the arrival of your first baby. While you haven’t yet held your baby in your arms, you’ve already glimpsed the worry and love that will define your new role as mom. You are at the beginning of the greatest adventure […]
Whether you’re a working parent or a stay-at-home parent, have one child or four, it can be hard to carve out quality time with each of your kids. Our plates are so full with things that we need to do that it can be difficult […]
Being a working mom presents a unique set of challenges. The balance of work, family, relationships, managing a household, and trying to squeeze in a little bit of time for yourself is difficult – to say the least! In my experience, the balance is […]
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and with it the pressure on husbands and children everywhere not to disappoint. Let’s be honest, if your children are young and you’re married, it’s primarily up to your spouse to make the day special. So husbands – and specifically […]