I plan strategically and communicate with my children so that we can set and manage realistic expectations. Yes, I want each of my children to have a rich life filled with friendships and fun, but I also want to make sure that my life mirrors those same values. ‘Doing it all’ in motherhood no longer […]
You Don’t Have To Choose!
I wanted to talk about this topic specifically because there are a lot of women that are always asking what they need to prioritize and choose for their lives. They think that most of the time they need to choose between their family and work, between their dreams and their family goals, etc. Somewhere in […]
10 Things You Wish Someone Had Told You About Motherhood
Lessons Through Trial & Error No matter what stage of motherhood you are in, you have probably wished at some point that someone had been around to tell you all the things you had to learn the hard way. You’ve probably read quite a few parenting books, which can be helpful, but no book covers […]
Losing Weight After Baby
Like most moms, I’ve struggled with either gaining too much weight while pregnant with my three children or losing weight after each pregnancy. Well, except for my second pregnancy, but then I gained weight while nursing and craving chocolate chip cookies! I’ve gained anywhere from 10 to 40 pounds per child during the pregnancy and […]