Judgment freeze, if you please
We should not have to defend ourselves to each other. We are free (and encouraged!) to make our own decisions, to be inadequately, incorrectly, or even overly informed. … Read More Judgment freeze, if you please
Tag: advice for moms
Mom Tips: How to Stay Sane
Are you the ideal mom? You’re in the kitchen cleaning while the baby is playing and husband walks in from work–starving! So you get him something to eat, feed the baby, and sit and enjoy your family for a few minutes. At this point you’re feeling like supermom. The laundry is being done, kitchen clean… Read More Mom Tips: How to Stay Sane
Growing Up Transgender: Thoughts, Advice, and Hope
My friend Natalie and I have a lot in common. We love fashion and makeup and manis and pedis. We love the summer and give each other pep talks to get through the long cold winter months. We’re both girly girls. There are some differences though. Natalie is a huge dog person. Me, not so… Read More Growing Up Transgender: Thoughts, Advice, and Hope
Taking Time To Pause
Kairos is God’s time. It’s time outside of time. It’s metaphysical time. Kairos is those magical moments in which time stands still. I have a few of those moments each day, and I cherish them. – Glennon Melton, Momastery This idea of taking a pause to really see the beauty around you is from this… Read More Taking Time To Pause
A Letter To My Friend: What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Mom
My Dear Friend, In a few short months, you’ll meet that little person growing inside you and your life as you know it will be gone. There will forever be two yous: Before and After. You’re no stranger to change – you picked up and moved to Spain to teach English, you relocated to Chicago… Read More A Letter To My Friend: What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Mom
Unsolicited advice to new moms
You didn’t ask, but here’s my two cents for new moms. While there’s no one right way to parent, some of you may find the following helpful: Feed ‘em good stuff. While you’re able to control every single thing that goes into their bodies, try making your own baby food. It’s easier than you think, inexpensive… Read More Unsolicited advice to new moms
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