Effective prayer has been one of the strongest weapons against my own insecurities, against the accusatory voices around me, and against unjustly judging others. These three things can often put us in deep turmoil as mothers, and can cause …
The Cascade Is Real
The cascade is real. Here’s what I mean by the cascade: There is so much you will be inundated with when you find yourself pregnant and then suddenly parenting a small being: advice, ideas, strategies, tips, products, solutions. Information. …
I’m a Mother. I Worry – But not About Everything.
Is he hungry? Is he doing his work? Is he working too hard? Is he driving safe? Does he know how loved he is? Is he getting enough vitamins? Does he know how proud of him I am? Is …
Top 6 Tips To Make Home … School
We have all been working to make some adjustments in light of the recent developments in response to the COVID-19 virus. Mama, help is here! With schools being canceled for the unforeseeable future, we know a lot of you may …
DAY 4 – Easy Daily Exercises You Can Do at Home
We’re almost through this week of daily exercises – nice job, Mama! Don’t worry, if you’re just joining us now you can pick up right here and reference The MOPS Blog for the previously posted daily exercises. It doesn’t matter …
DAY 3 – Easy Daily Exercises You Can Do at Home
Hump Day! You’ve made it to Day 3 of our weekly workout with our friend, Samantha Costello, founder of Core Fit. Congratulations! Remember, exercise is key to staying healthy emotionally and physically, so let’s keep doing this together! #MOPSMamas DAY …
6 Tips to Help a Grieving Mom
I didn’t enter the “Mom Club” in the normal way. In fact, the first four+ years haven’t been “typical.” The day I officially became a mother, I joined a few clubs: new mom club, mom club of medically fragile babies …
Mama, You Are Fat: A Mother’s Moment of Truth
“Mama,” he said in a hushed tone, his big brown eyes full of regret, unable to meet mine, “I need to tell you something. I had a bad thought about you and I need to tell you.” “What baby?” “I …
Motherhood Is Meaningful
Sometimes I get discouraged. Being a mother with no other current employment seems like not enough; less than. I am surrounded by other mothers who appear to be accomplishing abundantly more. It’s in my face to gather time to take …
