Do you wonder if it’s normal to feel overwhelmed as a mother? Do you feel like someone needs something from you every second of the day, or your to-do list never ends? Feeling overwhelmed from time to time, in general, is normal – I know because my friends who don’t have kids get overwhelmed too….
My children are 7.5 years apart. This has advantages and disadvantages, just like having kids close together. I thought things would be pretty straightforward since Keira was older and could understand more (compared to a two-year-old, for example). My biggest concern was ensuring her life was impacted as little as possible. But I wish I…
Many schools are already out for summer; lucky you! We are on our last week in Charlotte, NC. Summer means a lot of fun and probably some sleeping in. And while we want our kids to have fun and enjoy their summer, we also want them to retain at least some of what they learned…
You already know that parenting is the most challenging job you will ever have. It demands a lot from you, makes you sick instead of getting a day off for being sick, and there is no clocking in or out. Learning to balance self-care and parenting is extra work, and sometimes you have to get…