Dear Strong Mom…you are not alone

Dear Strong Mom; I see you. I see you in those moments before you breathe in deep, square your shoulders and paste a smile on your face. I see you as you hide your shaky hands and nod, as if taking in the info dump you will barely remember as you walk away from the...

When every I Love You Matters

I love you. Three simple words we all long to hear. Three simple words that we take for granted and say without thought. As parents, we tell our children we love them all the time, so much so that its possible they don’t always hear the words. Does that mean we...

Living a nightmare for 3 years

For the past three years, I can say with confidence I’ve lived through hell. Have I survived? That remains to be seen. Most days, I would say yes. Some days, the answer is no. Today, it’s a no. For the past three years, my family has walked through the...

This Mom Gig is Hard

Ok. I’m about to be very real with you all. My first baby, the one who broke me (haha), who challenges me every day of her life (in a good way), who amazes me on a continual basis… She’s 19 today! I’d like to repeat that. She is 19 years old...

Stop Judging What Your Child Is Reading

Hey Moms. Listen up. If your child is reading – leave them alone. Seriously. If you know of a child who is reading…leave them alone. Leave that mom alone. Keep your opinions to yourself. Stop the judging. Please. Do you remember when you first realized how...

Open Letter to Mom’s Who Fail

Dear fellow moms who think they’ve failed their child. I see you. I see you barely holding back the tears as you listen to your child express their disappointment in you, yet again. I see you trying to smile when all your friends talk about how amazing their...