A blog for grade-school moms
Learn to cherish yourself in any parenting scenario.
Explore this authentic mom blog for grade school moms and discover tips for how to cherish yourself in any parenting moment.
Rising from the ashes of complete burnout
When you’re working through something hard like recovering from burnout, periodically pause and reflect on where you were and where you are now. There are wins there, however small. Celebrate them!
Have you considered taking a mom timeout?
When dealing with a stressful situation, it’s okay to let your kids know you need a moment. Remind them you love them and circle back when more calm.
When your sick kid stays home… it’s inevitable
When your child is sick, make a plan with yourself about how you’re going to take care of yourself, too. Could be as simple as drink water and go outside to take 10 deep breaths.
How to mentally prepare for the summer with kids
Give yourself time to think about and plan your summer with kids even if it has already started; commit to checking in with yourself periodically and adjust, as-needed.
Kid playdates just aren’t what they used to be
Taking the brave step of reaching out to another parent to ask if their child is available for a playdate helps clear the path for future playdates.
Navigating the cycle of depression while parenting
When you’re sick, or struggling through a period of depression, do the best you can to make mini agreements with yourself about what you are going to accomplish and then let the rest go until you’re feeling better. Baby steps.