The Blog

It takes a village to raise a child. We’ve all heard it a million times. But what happens when your village is basically just you and your partner, standing in an empty field, wondering where everyone went? I’m sitting here on a Tuesday morning, my 4-year-old asking for his third snack while my 1-year-old empties […]

“How do you find time for yourself while raising two young kids?” I get this question almost daily, whether it’s from another mom at the playground, a friend texting me at 11 PM, or someone sliding into my DMs after seeing my Instagram stories. And every time, I wish I could give them a magic […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 — […]

The day I brought my first son home, I thought I knew what to expect. I’d read all the books, downloaded all the apps, and prepared as much as any first-time mom could. But nothing—absolutely nothing—could have prepared me for what lay ahead. It was 2021, and the world had ground to a halt. As […]

I still remember that morning when everything changed. Standing in my bedroom, my husband had come in to let me know that he was headed out to Home Depot. I stared at him for a while and with hormones and emotions swirling inside me, I opened my mouth and screamed at him “I f#@king hate […]