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There’s something about birthdays that makes time stand still for just a moment. As my eldest turns four this week, I find myself caught in a whirlwind of emotions – pride, nostalgia, joy, and a touch of disbelief. Four years. How did we get here so quickly? When those first two years took an eternity. […]

Motherhood can be both incredibly rewarding and surprisingly isolating. As millennials juggling careers, relationships, and children in an increasingly digital world, finding genuine connections with other moms isn’t just nice—it’s necessary. Let’s talk about why mom friends matter and how to find your village. Why You Need Mom Friends (Like, Really Need Them) Remember pre-kid […]

Because sometimes the laundry piles, the toddler screams, and your coffee is cold before you even take a sip. Let’s be honest, some days feel like a total mess. You wake up already tired. The kids are cranky. You forgot it was pajama day (again), and now you’re scraping yogurt off the couch cushions wondering […]

Let’s talk about something that’s been sold to moms like it’s gospel: the idea that rest has to be earned. You know the script. ✔ Finish the laundry. ✔ Make the snacks. ✔ Clean up the snack mess. ✔ Answer that email. ✔ Coordinate the playdate. ✔ Be patient, calm, organized, and… perfect? Then — […]

When you became a mother, you probably expected sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and the occasional tantrum in public. But what no one tells you—what really catches you off guard—is the invisible job you signed up for: being the emotional thermostat for the entire house. The emotional load is heavy, especially when you’re seeing your […]

We’ve all felt it—that heavy, nagging feeling that creeps in when we take a moment for ourselves. Mom guilt. It’s like an unwanted guest that whispers, “You should be spending this time with your kids,” or “A good mom wouldn’t need a break.” Sound familiar? But what if we could flip the script? What if […]

Motherhood is full of surprises. One minute you’re winning at life, the next you’re cleaning crayon off the walls. When the unexpected happens, it’s easy to feel like the world is crashing down. Just last week, I left my husband and eldest son while I ran some errands with my youngest. I returned to find […]

Opening: Picture this: It’s Saturday morning, and a dad is at the park pushing his toddler on the swings. He knows his kid’s favorite snack, can recite the bedtime story from memory, and even packs the diaper bag like a pro. This isn’t an anomaly—millennial dads are more hands-on than any generation before them. But […]

Last week, I found myself standing in the grocery store, list in hand, yet still mentally calculating whether we had enough of my son’s current favorite snack and if my youngest had outgrown his preference for pears. Despite my careful planning, I realized I was carrying an invisible inventory of my family’s needs—one of countless […]

The first time I held my newborn son during the pandemic, I felt a love so overwhelming it nearly knocked me off my feet. Three hours later, I was sobbing in the hospital bathroom, wondering if I’d made a terrible mistake. That’s motherhood for you—a heart-expanding, soul-stretching journey that changes you in ways you never […]