Category: parenting

  • Awesome Things New Moms Do

    Awesome Things New Moms Do

    When I became a mom, I did not expect to be considered less of a mom because I was new at it. Yeah, I had a lot to learn and experience. I still do. Although, just because I was a “new mom” does not mean that I am dumb or need constant guidance from the…

  • Protecting Your Kids From Toxic Family

    Protecting Your Kids From Toxic Family

    “But they’re family…” That is a phrase that will end with me. I think that family is important. To me, nothing is more important than my child and my husband. I love the rest of my family as well. I just am focused on my immediate family first and foremost. I am so grateful to…

  • The Village (of Haters)

    The Village (of Haters)

    I couldn’t count all of the times I heard, “it takes a village,” while I was pregnant. I specifically remember one time when I was around five months pregnant and some in-laws were talking about how we should live closer to them. I don’t remember specifics besides one person who looked at me intently and…

  • Five Reasons to be Kind to Your DIL

    Five Reasons to be Kind to Your DIL

    Have you ever received a message or had someone say something to you that just made you want to face palm? You know, an instant hand smack to your face, jaw hanging open, and you almost can’t help but laugh? After a year full of emotional abuse and then after a few months of no…

  • Why You Shouldn’t Let Your In-Laws Ruin Your Motherhood

    Why You Shouldn’t Let Your In-Laws Ruin Your Motherhood

    The parenting books that I read definitely didn’t prepare me for dealing with difficult in-laws immediately following the birth of my baby. I was not prepared for the nightmare that ensued. Pregnancy, giving birth, and parenting are a walk in the park compared to dealing with toxic in-laws. Difficult or toxic in-laws can be a…

  • Becoming a Mama

    Becoming a Mama

    Becoming a mama has been the absolute greatest thing to ever happen to me. I love being a mom! Especially to my adorable, kind-hearted, adventurous, and loving toddler. Every single day, I look at her in awe and feel so much immense gratitude. I wonder how I got so lucky. She is everything to me.…

  • How To Support A New Mom

    How To Support A New Mom

    When we think of how to support a new mom, we typically think of bringing her a meal or doing her laundry. These are great ideas that could surely help her out. Although, there is so much more to supporting a new mom that is effortless, yet not as frequently talked about. I am going…