I had a talk with my 8 year old today when I saw him visibly anxious about riding a bike.
We went on a walk.
I asked him questions, gave him space and safety, and we worked through it.
Category: For Moms
5 Reasons You Should Quit Homeschooling
Picture this – it’s a perfect world, you have perfect children, the education system is wonderful and you and your kiddos love it!
Wouldn’t that be awesome?!
Then there’s reality – you are in an imperfect, crazy, surreal world in unprecedented times.
My Journey Through Ectopic Pregnancy and Blocked Fallopian Tubes
Many women long for motherhood but what happens when something we’re naturally supposed to be able to do doesn’t come naturally to you?
Infertility is common in many women and it’s tough being surrounded by constant reminders that being a mommy may not be in the cards for you.
When I was diagnosed with blocked Fallopian tubes, I felt like a failure. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to give my husband a little version of the two of us together.
Fortunately, I was able to naturally unblock them and now I’m a mom to beautiful children.
How to Survive Ramadan With an Infant
Ramadan, the holy month of fasting in Islam, is tough mentally and physically every year–17 hours without food or water is no joke!
But fasting while having to take care of a tiny human is a whole other challenge.
The first couple of days of Ramadan this year were a little tricky because I had to change my son’s nap times and feeding times so he could stay up a little later at night and sleep a little longer in the morning.
But this wasn’t the hard part!
How Modeling Self Care to Kids Helps Them Be Independent
From the onset of motherhood, moms face many a paradox.
One of them includes striking the balance between baby care and self care.
Many of us aren’t aware of this challenge until we are burnt out and in desperate need of alone time.
At that point, resentments and victimhood taint our ability to enjoy a long walk or half a spa day.
5 Ways to Show Yourself Some Love With a New Baby
It may seem obvious, but as a new mom we are inundated with new emotions, new to-dos, very little sleep, and a whole lot of questions.
And more than anything, we are more in love than we thought was possible!
You know what might be less obvious?
7 Secrets to Practicing Self Care When You Don’t Have the Time
When you’re a mom, you understand how draining motherhood is.
You focus all of your attention on taking care of your children that you forget to take care of yourself.
The challenge, however, is finding time to do so.
How to Handle Sleep Deprivation as a New Mom
Aaah, sleeping!
One of the greatest life’s pleasures, right?
Also having kids is an immense joy, do you agree?
Raising Kids As A Single Mom
Motherhood is a beautiful and rewarding experience.
The moment you arrive home from the hospital with your new baby, your journey as a new mother begins.
The long sleepless nights spent feeding them and changing their diapers can be draining, but it is also a precious time to bond with your baby.
The Best Kept Family Vacation Spots
Imagine a vacation where every member of your family, big and small, is entertained all day, you eat three delicious meals you didn’t have to plan for or cook, and the scenery is breathtaking.
Add to that the fact that the whole thing is paid for ahead of time, you have the opportunity to learn new things or do nothing at all, and there are no lines.
It’s a week without cooking, cleaning, or reaching for your wallet or car keys, and your kids like it better than Disneyland. I repeat. It’s peaceful, relaxing, and your kids are happier than they are at the happiest place on earth.