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.

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.

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!

When crippling fear takes over
When you become aware of fear creeping in, or even already fully taking over, gently guide yourself to what’s right in front of you. Once we become fully present, fear cannot coexist.

What’s keeping us from living, “It takes a village”?
Uncover your inner bravery, embrace it, and go forth to help friends with their kids and ask for help in return. It takes a village!

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.

Ending a family vacation with a heart full of joy
When going through something hard, give yourself a moment to be quiet and feel what you’re feeling before circling back to help your kids navigate their feelings.
