There are times as a parent where you feel like you’re doing everything wrong. Times when you feel like you are just winging it and ruining your kid. Here’s the deal, yes, you are screwing up your kid, but it’s going to be ok.   I was 19 when I had my son, barely 19. At the time I didn’t understand why people thought I was “so young” and I really didn’t understand what they meant … [Read more...]

Moms are notorious for putting themselves last. We serve ourselves meals last, go to bed last, we don’t like to spend money on ourselves, and we’ll make sure that everyone else is taken care of before we take care of ourselves. But here’s the thing. We need to prioritize our well being and take time for self-care. You see taking time for self-care doesn’t mean you’re being selfish, it means you’re … [Read more...]

Do you find yourself often yelling at your kids? Do you want to be a calmer mom and tame the yelling? It can be hard to break our habits as parents but when you can stop yelling and find better ways to communicate it can improve your relationship with your kids and lower your stress levels! I’ve realized something after 20 years of parenting. You learn a lot as you go. My 20-year-old will … [Read more...]