The reason self care matters is because we are NOT our best in our daily life when we pour from an empty cup. If we are pouring from an empty cup, we are not being intentional or present because we can’t acknowledge fully what is happening. When we are confident in ourselves, taking care of […]
How to be a Patient Mother
This is a topic that is a work in process. I have to be so intentional with my interactions, which makes this introvert SUPER TIRED by the end of the day. Stimulation overload! How to be a patient mother takes PRACTICE! Seems like a dull statement, because isn’t that what everyone says about everything needing […]
What Millennials Need to Consider About Parenting
Millennials are categorized by those born from year 1980 – 2000, which is comprised of roughly 22 million in the US. There are so many elements to consider about parenting, and just as with any generation before us, each generation faces their own unique set of societal circumstances. Today, we are certainly facing obstacles, standards, […]
How To Be A Good Parent
Life isn’t a simple ride, and becoming a parent is a life game changer. Just like new babies discover and learn to be human, parents learn to parent. How to be a good parent relies heavily on your mindset. It is not a simple transformation and there’s a steep learning curve that requires fast comprehension. […]
What’s Left Of Me
As a mother, I feel like a failure and a success. Yeah, that sounds weird. I’m not who I once was OR who I thought I would be. I’m living a life I feel is a dream sometimes. Who am I? Where am I? Is this my life? Are these my people? Is this all […]
This is Us, IS US
So I’m going to preface this post with if you haven’t watched This is Us you won’t be totally lost here. Like the show itself, I think you’ll find yourself connecting to some of what I’m about to say. My newsfeeds across all social media channels have been flooded with the crying emoji and people remarking […]
It’s Hard Being an Introverted Mama
So, this post is coming from the anticipation of our sweet daughter’s arrival. She is our second babe, and my outlook is totally different the second time around. The obvious feelings of elation, excitement, and joy are abounding. Of course, I love her now inside my womb, but there is nothing like that all encompassing […]