For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted to make other people happy...sometimes to the point of leaving myself feeling quite the opposite — depleted, bummed, or stressed out. For years, I would spread myself thin just...
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...
While on my maternity leave, I felt like all I did was spend time on a screen. I would scroll mindlessly while nursing/feeding, contact napping, and even while watching TV. And yes, it was wintertime while I was on...
In the modern world, where the demands of work and family often are in constant competition, finding the delicate balance between career and parenting has become a skill that many strive to master. Juggling the responsibilities of work and...
Most of us have heard the saying that we need to put on our own oxygen mask before helping others. Yet, as moms, we are often left to wonder - what is the oxygen mask? Where do I find...
I will never forget my first day returning to work after maternity leave as a new mom. At the time, I was living in Connecticut while commuting to Manhattan. After sixteen weeks of maternity leave, I was suddenly stepping...
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How to Have the Best Spring Picnic
Spring is finally here! And, with spring, comes (hopefully) warmer weather! One often-forgotten simple joy that comes along with spring is picnicking. I am...
