Nothing like becoming fatally anemic to get a heavy dose of “Mom Time Out.” Spending some time in the hospital hooked up to fluids and a blood transfusion gave me plenty of precious minutes I don’t normally have to think …
The Self-Care Analogy That Curls My Toes
People love to preach self-care to new mothers and almost always follow up with the line, “You have to put on your own oxygen mask first, you know.” If we are trying to clarify how a mother should prioritize her …
Four Simple Soul Care Practices to Lower Stress and Spark Joy
As the oldest child in a single parent family, I grew up fast. But when I became a mom, I wanted to “do it right,” to be a good mom for my two boys. So, I blindly signed up for …