As moms, we tend to put our needs last. We spend so much of our time being busy, running errands, and doing for others that we forget to take care of ourselves too. Self-care seems to have been a dirty word for moms for a long time, like somehow we have to martyr ourselves in order to be a good mother. But it doesn't have to be synonymous ... Read More...

Recently, I posted one of those "Throwback Thursday" photos on Facebook. 7 years ago, while I was in the thick of parenting a toddler and a colicky infant, we somehow found time for family portraits. I'm smiling in the picture, but beneath the surface I was a ticking time bomb. Quite often, I'd lose my temper with my son, saying unkind words ... Read More...

As a homeschool mom, I get asked frequently if there are ever days when I feel like I need a break. Other moms ask how I do it, staying home with my elementary aged kids all day. They could never deal with the constant noise and little people all needing something at the same time. They tell me they just don't have the personality for it. ... Read More...