Tag: parenting
Balancing Sports Encouragement with Expectation
As a parent and a coach, one of the most delicate balancing acts I perform daily is nurturing a love for sports in my...
5 Time-Saving Hacks for Moms Who Are Always Running Late
I swear I inherited the tendency to run on the late side from my mother. She has never once been anywhere on time in...
5 Lessons I Learned from Signing My Kids Up for Sports
When I first signed my son up for sports, I thought I was doing it for him. I expected lessons of teamwork, discipline, regular...
Dealing with Summer Boredom :: Keeping Kids Engaged
The words that make parents count down the days until the first day of school, “I’m bored!” It never happens at a good time...
Should I Have Another Child? By an Only Child
Being an only child has been a paradox. I had my mother’s undivided attention, but found it hard to get anything past her. I...
8 Things I Want My Kids to Remember About Me
As a parent, I often reflect on the kind of legacy I want to leave for my kids. There are a million little moments...
Strategies for Staying Organized as a Parent with ADD
Parenthood demands a mammoth amount of organization that tires any brain. Being a neurodiverse parent adds an extra layer of challenge to this feat....
Balancing Motherhood and Pursuing Passions
Mom guilt is the most annoying thing I have experienced since becoming a mom. You care for these little people whom you love more...
We Are Always Changing
Our lives in our in constant motion. We face new challenges and experience new wins as time moves along. These things shape and reshape...
Pros & Cons Of Being The Preferred Parent
Do you ever hear "Momma, can you help me with this?" even though your hands are full and your spouse is sitting in the...