Tag: motherhood
Reflecting on My First Mother’s Day as a Single Mom
I wasn't sure how I felt going into this Hallmark holiday. This was my first Mother's Day as a single mom. I was happy...
How to Ask for and Accept Help: A Beginner’s Guide
Asking for help is not one of my strengths—I will be the first to admit it. I am even worse at accepting help. I...
Let’s Have a Calm Mom Summer
First, it was a hot girl summer. Then, social media began calling for hot mom summer. This year? Can we make it calm Mom summer?!...
Best Stroller-Friendly Running Trails in Central Mass
Long before I was a mom I was a runner. It’s a part of my identity that I hold on to fiercely. I’ve never...
SOS: School’s Out for Summer
Every June as the school year ends, we blast Alice Cooper’s “School's Out” and my boys excitedly prep for their long-awaited summer break! It...
Daycare in the Summer Even Though I Am Not Working
Everyone has started asking me the standard questions about my summer plans as the school year starts to wind down. Some are even more...
Minimizing Screen Time for Little Ones
If you just sign up for 576 activities then you’ll never have to worry about this. But seriously, screen time is something that many...
The Power of Affirmations
The one thing I wished I had leaned into more as a new mother was affirmations. Affirmations provide emotional support by affirming that a...
Daily Grind of Being a Mom
Is it just me or is everyone else constantly telling themselves that after we get through this week, things are going to calm down?...
Tips & Tricks for Screen Time Boundaries
We managed to stay almost 100% screen-free other than an occasional sick day until our daughter was 3.5 years old. This isn’t meant to...















