Mothers are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together. -Susan Gale Happy Mother’s Day week! Do you have any big plans for your special day this year? I’m still figuring out what I want to do with my family (and what my two teens will actually agree to […]
Overwhelm in Motherhood
Bad moments don’t make bad moms. -Lisa Terkeurst As a working mom who just moved overseas with my husband and two kids, feeling overwhelmed has been a constant in our lives lately. I wanted to dive into the topic here, as I know I’m not alone. Let’s start with Brene Brown’s definition of overwhelm from […]
Unmet Needs
She knew this transition was not about becoming someone better but about finally allowing herself to become who she’d always been. -Amy Rubin You may not be feeling like yourself right now, especially if there are a lot of unmet needs in your life. These may include: A lack of sleep Not eating well Not […]
Exhaustion in Pregnancy and Throughout Motherhood
Being a mom has made me so tired. And so happy. -Tina Fey Something all women can relate to is feeling absolutely exhausted at different times during pregnancy and throughout motherhood. There can be many different causes of fatigue during pregnancy and postpartum: Not sleep well, especially in those final weeks of your pregnancy The […]
Guilt and Shame in Pregnancy
Get rid of the guilt…When you’re at one place, don’t feel bad that you’re not at work; when you’re at work, don’t feel bad that you’re not at home. -Katie Couric So, what’s the difference between guilt and shame? Guilt can sound like, “I feel badly about something I said or did.” It’s more behavioral […]
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