Amid the wealth of family schedules, routines and practices, I've found that the best daily schedule with kids is not a schedule at all. Read on to learn how to build a consistent daily rhythm as a stay at home mom. From the moment you have a baby, people make sure to tell you: “kids need . . .
The Modern Village: What will it take?
What will a modern-day village look like and what does it take to build one? The answers I found might surprise you. Close your eyes and imagine with me for a moment: You’re exhausted. Maybe you didn’t sleep well because of a looming deadline at work, a fussy toddler, a cluster-feeding . . .
Slowing Down with Nature
Nature is slowing down and taking a break, and so should we. Here's how I'm slowing down before the Holiday season. The busy energy of summer is long gone and I can't help but slowing down right now. This fall has captured my attention in a way I've never before experienced. Ever since I started . . .
Losing Your Identity?
What is it about having children that completely consumes and overtakes a person's sense of self? Articles and advice abound on what to do if you are "losing your identity". But I'm wondering if there is a better approach to reclaiming yourself. There's a concept of doing life alongside your . . .
Build Your Village: Every Parent Needs a Village, Pt 2
In a previous post (Parenting is Hard: Why Every Parent Needs a Village) I share how I've learned the value of having a chosen village and why I believe everyone raising children should have a village of their own. Part 2 focuses on how to build a chosen village that offers support, nurturing and . . .
Sometimes I’m an Angry Mom
Do you feel like an angry mom and don't know what to do? Trying to figure out the right keywords or phrases in search of solutions? Read on as I share what I've found. I remember a time when I was definitely googling how-not-to-be-angry-as-a-sahm (Stay At Home Mom). There were articles and . . .