Tag: truth about being a mom

How to be a Better Mom (it’s not what you think!)

How to be a Better Mom (it’s not what you think!)

This may disappoint a few of you, but this article is not what you think. I don’t have the secret answer that’s going to make you a better mom. Reading this article isn’t going to convince your kids to start listening to you or make […]

Why Honest Motherhood is More Important than Perfection

Why Honest Motherhood is More Important than Perfection

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 […]

A Letter To Every Mom on Mother’s Day

A Letter To Every Mom on Mother’s Day

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 […]

Nobody Told Me

Nobody Told Me

When you’re pregnant, or you have babies or young children, it seems like you’re a beacon for unsolicited advice.  Despite this, there so many things about motherhood that I wasn’t prepared for.  I don’t think I could have been – there are certain things that […]