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Discovering Your Needs: Why It’s Hard and How to Start Listening to Yourself
I’ll be honest: I hate the question “What do you need?” I've done a lot of work discovering my needs and learning how to communicate them clearly, but somehow this questions always leaves me dumbfounded. Whether it's asked at the doctor's office, by my partner or at...
How much screen time for kids is too much?
I never wanted to write about screen time for kids. Because here’s the thing: there’s no right answer. What’s “too much” depends entirely on your parenting philosophy, your child, and your family’s unique situation. Still, here is my answer: screens fit perfectly into...
3 Quick Self-Care Moments That Can Shift Your Whole Day
You already know that taking care of yourself matters, especially if you’re a mom dealing with PMDD, low energy, or simply the daily demands of motherhood. That’s why I created my free Self-Care Plan for Moms: to help you spot your early warning signs, choose small...
How to Rethink Summer Self-Care as a Mom (without adding more to your plate)
Summer is here. The sun stays up longer, the routines fall apart, and suddenly your days are filled with sand, snacks, and so many feelings. Thinking about summer self-care as a mom, I'd say it becomes even harder to keep up. While you get a chance to slow down and...
Everyday motherhood: life happens in the small moments
As moms, we’re often told to “enjoy every moment.” But what does that even look like when your day is filled with spilled snacks, never-ending laundry, and a child who still won’t nap? We tend to place so much importance on the big milestones—first steps, birthdays,...
What to do when your bedtime routine isn’t working
If your bedtime routine isn’t working, you’re not alone.Many moms dread the nightly struggle: the endless negotiations, the clinging, the delays that stretch on until you’re beyond exhausted. Maybe you've found yourself saying, “I just want a peaceful evening,” or...
Staying Calm as a Mom: How a Monster in a Shoe Taught Me the Power of Pause
“I don’t want to wear these shoes!”
A moment of chaos at the door turned into a quiet reminder of the magic that happens when we choose staying calm as a mom — even when everything feels out of control.
Self-care for moms: the ultimate guide for when you are overwhelmed
You love your kids. You love being a mom. But some days, you feel like you’re running on fumes—juggling snacks, schedules, and meltdowns while trying to hold yourself together. You get a rare moment to yourself… and instead of feeling better, you feel numb, restless,...
9 Low-Energy Activities For Moms with PMDD
Are you exhausted during PMDD? Try some low-energy activities for moms with PMDD. They require very little resources and will help you bond with your kids (ages 2 - 8). If you’re a mom with PMDD, you know how hard it is to keep up with daily life—let alone entertain...