
The currency of touch: I hated being needed, and now I miss it
It’s so easy to go through the little kid years feeling exhausted, depleted and over-touched. But now that my oldest is 9, …
It’s so easy to go through the little kid years feeling exhausted, depleted and over-touched. But now that my oldest is 9, …
I’ve been wanting to write this post for a while. Here’s what’s worked for me, and what didn’t. Scroll to the bottom …
You are never alone, and yet you may feel lonelier than ever. I see you. Watch the Facebook Live video at the …
Lots of you have been asking for links lately, so I thought I’d compile all my Amazon clothing favorites in one post. …
It was a season when I craved belonging. And this simple, unplanned act changed everything. Scroll to the bottom of this post …
Gen Z is claiming skinny jeans, side parts and the laughing tears emoji are old. I’m calling “entitled kids” on this one. …
It’s not all the time, but it’s helping. Check out the Facebook Live at the bottom of this post to see a …
In life, sometimes we only get one instant to make a difference. Use it! Scroll to the bottom of this post to …
If this is a familiar cycle in your home, you’re not alone. Scroll to the bottom of this post to watch a …
This story is a painful one for me. Please be kind with your comments. It was dinner time, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse …
Doing it perfectly and at your fastest pace isn’t the only way. Watch the Facebook Live at the bottom of this post …
Do you ever wonder what your loved ones in Heaven would think of what’s happening right now? Scroll to the bottom of …
I’ve had a few mom experiences lately that have reminded me of the power of grace. Scroll to the bottom of this …
I know, I know! It’s the craziest idea ever. Read on. Scroll to the bottom of this post to watch a Facebook …
Sometimes, random parenting hacks make for really awesome life choices. Here’s the short list of some of the highly inappropriate things I …
A lot of you are asking about my body transformation, but I’m going to let you in on a little secret. The …
Sometimes, we fall into a moment that reminds us that mothering isn’t just work. Scroll to the bottom of this post to …
It’s been 9 years since I was in front of the camera everyday, working as a TV news reporter in Tampa Bay, …
If you scroll social media, you might find yourself asking the same question. Are no mothers happy anymore? Scroll to the bottom …
In this time of angst, fear and shaming, there’s something no one will tell you. You can upgrade your day in a …
I’m turning 39 in a couple weeks, and it’s got me thinking about all I haven’t done. And all that I already …
I recently shared in InstaStories that sometimes, I don’t write for months because I just can’t find a good window of time …
A few months back, our PTA president asked me to speak at the Great American Teach-In. “About what?” I snorted. “You want …
In the last several years, I’ve noticed that Satan gets a foothold when I doubt myself. Here’s how I fight back. Scroll …
I’m so done with the 2 dinners a night routine (one healthy for me, one for the others), so I went in …
I love my body, and I accept it for what it is. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have fitness goals or …
I hate to admit it, but in all my years of mothering, I think I’ve lost myself. It sounds depressing, but it’s …
I’ve been seeing so much of the #10yearchallenge on social media that I decided to come up with my own version. 2009 …
This post is sponsored by Lily Jade. It was Sunday night. We’d been boating all day, the sun was setting, and we’d …
PSA: Being hungover in middle age is not for the faint of heart. Being hungover in middle age is exactly the same …