Helping new moms less overwhelmed in the journey of raising children
Helping new moms less overwhelmed in the journey of raising children
Summer days are meant for sound of laughter, running around outdoors, and endless family memories. But in our household, as soon as the school year ended and free time opened up, a quiet battle began brewing. My kids, like so many children today, were drawn to screens like moths to a flame. Video games and …
We have all been there. It is a nice day, the kids are finally asleep, and you are winding down with your phone in hand. Suddenly, an ad pops up, or you find yourself scrolling through an e-commerce app. Before you know it, that familiar dopamine hit kicks in, and you start adding items to …
It was 4:00 AM, and the taxi was waiting outside. I stood in the middle of our living room, surrounded by three massive suitcases, two overflowing backpacks and a mountain of “just-in-case” snacks. I felt a victorious smile creep onto my face. I had done it. I had packed everything. Fast forward to six hours …
Every evening, just as the sun dips below the horizon and the living room fills with soft, golden shadows, a familiar ritual begins. My little one crawls onto my lap, clutching a well-worn, dog-eared picture book with sticky fingers, and looks up at me with wide, expectant eyes. “Read it again, Mommy?” he asks. In …
We’ve all seen the “perfect” motherhood aesthetic online: organic snacks, educational toys, and a mother who is always present, always patient. But as a mother of three boys, I know the reality is far more chaotic. And in that chaos, there is a silent, heavy shadow that follows us everywhere: Mom guilt. The 15-Minute Ghost …
Preparing for a baby is one of the most beautiful and life-changing seasons you’ll ever experience. It’s exciting, emotional, and sometimes a little overwhelming too. I remember when I was expecting my first baby—my mind was filled with questions. Do I have everything ready? Am I prepared enough? What if I forget something important? If …
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you might remember my reflections after two years of doing a no-buy. Back then, everything still felt new. I was learning, adjusting, questioning myself. Now, three years in, things feel… different. Quieter. More settled. More like a lifestyle than a challenge. Will I Continue My No-Buy …
A gentle reflection from a mother As a mother, I often find myself wondering what my children will remember most when they grow up. Will it be the rules I set, the achievements I praised, or the moments when they felt truly seen and loved? Over time, I’ve come to realize that the secret to …
When I had my first baby, I thought breastfeeding would come naturally. After all, it’s supposed to be the most natural thing in the world, right? But the truth is—it wasn’t easy at all. I remember sitting on the couch with my newborn in my arms, completely unsure if I was doing it “right.” Was …
Let me start by saying this: if you’re a new parent desperately Googling “how to get a baby to sleep” at 3 a.m. with a fussy baby in one arm and a lukewarm coffee in the other—you’re not alone. I’ve been there. Lots of times. With each of my babies, sleep was a different story. …