When you think of motherhood, do you envision a “Pinterest-perfect” mother holding hands with her impeccably dressed kids? Or do you see an exhausted mom wearing dirty pajamas in the afternoon while barely keeping it together? If motherhood has let you down, if you feel unhappy in your role as a mother, you are not …
Living With An Angry Teen
Eye rolling, dismissive smirks, shouting matches and slamming doors – – oh yeah, you’re living with an angry teen. You may question why in the world your child is so angry. You may wish for all that anger to just stop and go away. Anger is bad, after all, right? Nope! The good news is …
Anxiety During Pregnancy
You’ve wanted this baby for so long and now you’re finally pregnant. But where is the joy? The glow? Anxiety during pregnancy is very common – – you are not alone. What Is Anxiety? Anxiety is our natural response to something that makes us feel threatened or unsafe. Anxiety isn’t inherently bad. After all, if …
Sleep Training Tips
Sleep training – – Just those two words may cause some to recoil. If you shudder at the thought of sleep training, hear me out. These sleep training tips are a game changer, I swear! Mothering is Exhausting – Sleep Training Helps So many new mothers are just plain exhausted from the routine of a …
How to Recognize the Signs of Postpartum Depression
Have you recently had a baby and you can’t help but wonder why you feel so sad following his/her birth? You may be experiencing postpartum depression. Let’s talk about how to recognize the signs for postpartum depression and how we can get you to feel like you again. You Were So Happy To Have This …
Motherhood is Hard Work
Being a mother can feel like a balancing act that just won’t balance. No matter where we put our time – – into our kids, our jobs, or our homes, it just never seems like enough. There isn’t enough time in the day to do it all, to be it all. The simple fact is, …