Category: parenting
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The Question That’s Keeping Moms Stuck: Rethinking Mom Guilt
There’s this little buzzword that shows up in motherhood all the time. Something most of us feel, but rarely say out loud. That little whisper that pops up when you’re lying in bed replaying the day. Or when you’re scrolling Instagram. Or when a birthday doesn’t go exactly how you imagined. Or when the day…
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Why I’m Done Apologizing for Raising Girls Who Know Their Worth
As I watched my 11-year-old daughter settle into her seat in First Class the other day, I couldn’t help but smile—and pause. She knows this routine like it’s normal. Meanwhile, I didn’t step foot in First Class until I was 37. At her age, I didn’t even know it existed. And there she was, effortlessly buckled in,…
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The Hidden Price of Playing Small — And How to Reclaim Yourself
“I am no longer shrinking to be digestible. You can choke, respectfully.”That quote stopped me in my tracks. I saw it months ago on social media, and it’s been living rent-free in the back of my mind ever since. Stirring something. Cracking something open. Because if I’m being honest… I’ve shrunk. More times than I…
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The Truth About Feeling Blah (and How to Reclaim Your Joy)
Let me guess. You love your family with your whole heart… but lately, you’re just not feeling it. You’re exhausted before the day even begins, your to-do list is longer than your patience, and somewhere along the way, you lost a piece of yourself. I see you, mama. You are not alone. A few weeks…
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10 Creative Family Rituals to Strengthen Bonds
Let’s face it—life moves fast. Between school drop-offs, work deadlines, and a never-ending to-do list, it’s easy to let meaningful family time slip through the cracks. That’s where family rituals come in, appearing out of nowhere like a genie granting family wishes! Think of them as the glue that keeps everyone connected, the secret sauce…
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Code Word: Potato
If I could give my girls anything, it would be the courage to speak their minds freely—without fear of judgment or consequence. I want them to know the power of their own voices and to trust in the value of what they have to say. But if I’m honest, there have been moments when my…
