I deeply believe that the world is good. Yet, I’d be lying if I didn’t acknowledge the pain and suffering that’s seemingly ever-present in our society. As a former child welfare social worker, I had many reservations about bringing a child...
From the moment our kids are born, they have milestones they are supposed to achieve. Of course, the internet is jam-packed with articles about when babies are supposed to roll, sit up, and babble. Or when toddlers are supposed...
If you are stuck in the trenches of toddler tantrums and losing your mind wondering how you will survive it all, you are not alone. With two young kids in my house (a 4-year-old and a 17-month-old), I am...
Do you fantasize about that time 3 years ago when you got to pee without a small child rooting you on as she handed you a 4-foot long ribbon of toilet paper and reminded you to wash your hands?...
What does "balance in motherhood" mean to you? Does it mean going to work 9-5 with a smile and then coming home to your child(ren) totally "on" then squeezing in a workout and then going to bed? Does it...
When I got pregnant, much of the advice I heard was to find your tribe. Build your village. Make some mom friends. As someone who already had friends, and many with kids, I didn’t really understand the importance of...
If you have a toddler, chances are you spend a lot of time with them. From those early morning wake-ups to seemingly never-ending bedtime routines, toddlers require a lot of time and energy. When you spend that much time with...
I’ve said before that I have always wanted to be a mom. That was always part of my master plan, and I am so grateful that it worked out for me. But there’s something that I don’t think...
A guy I went to high school with posted something about parenthood that really resonated with me. His brother-in-law, Nick, who I also went to high school with, commented and I think he might be onto something. I laughed out...
Confidence comes with experience, time, and maturity, and I feel the same goes for finding your confidence in motherhood.
When I had my first child in 2019 I didn’t know what I was doing. I had never babysat babies before. I...
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Barre & Lite Bites at The Barre Effect
Our next Mom’s Night Out event is here!
Are you looking for a low-pressure way to meet other local moms?
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