The Blog

Every summer, like clockwork, it appears in my social media feed. Usually overlaid on a sunset photo of silhouetted children running through a sprinkler, or maybe a perfectly curated beach scene: “You only get 18 summers with your kids.” The first time I saw it, I felt that familiar jolt of mom guilt. Was I […]

Last week, I watched my four-year-old look his grandmother dead in the eye and tell her, “You can leave if you don’t listen.” My mother-in-law had just given my 11-month-old chocolate ice cream after I explicitly said no. My preschooler’s response? Pure gold. Was it blunt? Absolutely. Was it rude? Maybe by traditional standards. But […]

We’ve all been there. Standing in Starbucks with hair in a messy bun (again), yesterday’s leggings, and a baby who had been up for half the night before. A well-meaning friend asks, “How are you holding up?” And without missing a beat, we flash that practiced smile and say, “I’m fine.” But this week, I […]

When Love Costs Sleep I see you there, deep in sleep deprivation, responding to your child’s calls with the automatic reflex of a parent who loves fiercely. The world tells us sleep training should work, that by now things should be easier, that somehow your second child should follow the same pattern as your first. […]

There’s something deeply unsettling about choosing rest when you’re a mother who was raised to believe that stillness equals selfishness. Even as I write this, kids are finally asleep, house is quiet for the first time all day, a familiar voice whispers that I should be folding laundry, tidying common spaces, or tackling that growing […]

A raw, honest look at how parenthood nearly broke us—and why I’m grateful we held on I need to tell you something nobody prepared me for: having a baby almost ended my marriage. There, I said it. The thing that feels taboo to admit out loud, the reality that gets glossed over in all those […]

Summer break is approaching, and while the end of the school year brings excitement for family time and lazy days, many moms feel a familiar knot forming in their stomachs. My son just graduated from pre-school and is now home full-time, which means no more quiet mornings with coffee, no more uninterrupted phone calls, and […]

Picture this: You’re driving home after a long day, traffic is frustrating, and your four-year-old is in the backseat asking endless questions about buildings you can’t even see clearly. Someone in front of you isn’t paying attention, so you honk your horn. Your child’s questions become more insistent, then turn to whining when you can’t […]

We’ve all seen those Pinterest-perfect images of motherhood self-care: the woman lounging in a bubble bath with a glass of wine, getting a massage, or enjoying a manicure while soft music plays in the background. And don’t get me wrong, those moments feel wonderful (and I still do them). But if you’ve ever returned home […]

It’s that time of year again. Flower shops are bustling, brunches are being booked, and social media is about to explode with carefully curated photos of breakfast in bed and handmade cards. Yes, Mother’s Day is here. That one designated Sunday when moms everywhere are supposedly honored for all they do. But here’s the thing: […]