Parenting Doesn’t End When Our Kids Are Adults

Everything in parenting goes through phases. And it isn’t until we move through these phases with our children that we really understand the stressors that come with each stage of life. The Beginning Years When our kids are little, our focus is simple—keep them alive. When they are a baby, it becomes our sole responsibility […]

I’m Learning To Be Okay With the Things I Can’t Fix

As a mom, it’s always hard when there are things I can’t fix for my children. In February, Ari injured his scapholunate ligament while playing lacrosse, but he wanted to finish the season. We had X-rays done, and since it wasn’t broken, Ari continued to play. But the pain never went away. And as a […]

Motherhood Isn’t Just About Mothers

It’s that time of year again when we celebrate motherhood and the incredible women who have come before us. But it’s not just mothers we celebrate, it’s all women everywhere. Women who have made a difference in the life of another because of their kindness, their wisdom, their encouragement, and their love. Dictionary.com defines motherhood […]

5 Hard Things About Being a Mom

Being a mom is difficult to express in words. “Have a kid,” they said. “It will be fun!” they said. And while “they” were right, being a mom is also the hardest job I’ve ever had. Here are the five hardest things I’ve discovered about being a mom. There is no handbook for motherhood. Without […]