Parenting language that we all learn quickly... When a parent says they’re “going to the bathroom,” it rarely means a quick trip to take care of business. It means quiet. It means no questions. It…
At dinner, I held up a can of baby corn and asked my 5-year-old if I should add it. He decided not to. A moment later, he looked at me and said: “What did the…
There’s a certain kind of mom people admire. She gets things done.She doesn’t complain much.She figures it out.She handles it. From the outside, she looks independent. Strong. Capable. But on the inside?She’s exhausted. Because survival…
Every parent knows this routine:You ask your toddler to put on their shoes.Nothing...You repeat it louder.Still nothing...You say it again with that edge in your voice that says “I’m trying so hard to be patient.”Crickets...…
When mornings are chaotic and the kids are hungry yesterday, this mixed berry smoothie is my easy go-to. No fuss. No chopping. No 10-step recipe. Just toss it all in and blend: Gather your ingredients…
Some days I swear I’m not a mom… I’m a mombie.Running on low battery, last night’s mascara, and the sheer force of will that gets tiny humans dressed and fed. Mombie mode looks like: Coffee…
