Music. Motherhood. Life
The bliss & the blues: 8 great songs about the ups and downs of parenthood
Sometimes the struggle to accurately express the joy, sadness, and uncertainty of parenthood feels insurmountable. Luckily, music moms and dads from the past have given us a massive catalogue of songs that perfectly capture the bliss and the blues of parenthood.
Let it go: 4 ways to unleash the creative queen you really are
Here are 4 steps I’ve taken to enhance and unleash the creative queen inside me, even when all the world says moms like us should place our creative endeavors on the back burner of our priorities.
Mind matters: 4 tips for improving your mental health in 2019
A brand new year is just days away, and with it comes the temptation to draw up a list of resolutions that we hope will make us better versions of ourselves. While we typically focus on fixing our bodies, relationships, or checking accounts, this time I want to encourage you to focus on your mental health as you plan for the coming year.
Calm & cozy Christmas: 5 ways to slow down and savor the season
As parents who love seeing our kids enjoy this time of year, it’s easy for us to fall into the trap of trying to do all the fun things that come with this season. But here’s the truth: more is not always merrier.
Time and Time Again: Why Spending Time with Mom Is the Best Mother’s Day Gift Ever
Of all the things you could give your favorite lady for Mother’s Day, the one thing that seems to matter the most to the moms I know is this: your time.
Feeding Fit Families: 4 Benefits of Good Nutrition for Your Entire Family
Taking the time to properly plan our family’s meals gives us, our spouses, and our kids the best nutrition possible. The result? We are able to have the type of healthy and happy family we want. Here are 4 reasons why you should do whatever it takes to provide your family with the best nutrition you can.
Timeless Touching Tales: 7 Short (but Sweet) Mom Stories That Will Inspire You to Be the Best Mother You Can Be
I recently stumbled upon a series of touching stories about moms that will inspire you to hang in there, despite the many ups and downs of life. I hope these 7 short – but oh so sweet – tales warm your heart like they did mine
Raising a Poet Who Doesn’t Know It? 5 Ways to Unleash Your Child’s Creativity
It’s never too late to discover your child’s innermost artist, poet, or musician. Here are 5 tried and true ways to raise children who fully realize their creative potential.
Too Much, Too Soon: 5 Reasons Why You Should Keep Your Kids Away from Social Media
When we allow our kids access to smartphones, tablets, laptops, and even desktops, we open up the world of social media. That is something none of us are prepared for. Here are 5 reasons why we should seriously consider not allowing our kids access to social media.
