Learning to Dance in the Rain
Hanging near the entryway of my house is a wooden sign with this saying written on it: I received this gift in my early 20s. At the time, I imagined...
Rachel Anderson
A Tribute to the Potty Training Mom
“Wow, Momma, that was a BIG poopie! Good job.” My son loudly offered me this praise in the Target bathroom. At the beginning of potty training, this comment would have...
The 4th Birthday Blues
I thought I had another year. One more year before my toddler turned into a little boy. My son recently turned four, and I was caught off guard by the...
My Top 9 Mom Hacks
I love mom hacks. I love the simple shortcuts we take to make chores easier, kids listen better and days flow smoother. Life is too short and too busy to...
Finding Love in the Chaos
Do you ever marvel at all the time you and your partner had before you were parents? There was time to focus on each other. To go on spontaneous dates,...
2018: The Year of Dumb Goals
{Photo credit: Haley Powers} Welcome to 2018! It’s a new year, and with it comes new goals and ambitions. While New Year’s resolutions are a bit cliché, I like them because...
Awkward Family Photos: Loving the Imperfect
“Say cheese! Please stop moving for just a second. Now look here. Smile. No, give me a nice smile. That was too quick; I didn’t get it. Let’s try again....
Motherhood: Acceptance and Perseverance
Motherhood is a balancing act. We’re constantly navigating the extremes of parenthood, finding our place between worry and nonchalance, planning and spontaneity, protecting and letting go. Motherhood is a continual evaluation...
Confessions of a Library Nerd: 7 Hidden Library Gems
I am a self-proclaimed library nerd. I have my library card number memorized, I visit my library’s website and app at least once a week, and my queue of reserved...
Why I Needed a Parenting Coach
I’ve always known that parenting was going to be hard. Seasoned parents are often quick to point out this reality with new parents. But I figured that if I read...
An Introvert’s Guide to Defusing Tantrums
From the top of my head to the bottom of my toes, I am an introvert. Solo activities like reading, journaling and scrapbooking not only recharge my batteries, but also...
