Why “Good Enough” Is My Motherhood Mantra
by Liz Murray
As every mom knows, the pressures of motherhood are endless. You’re surrounded by opinions on how to do everything right. Internet forums, bestselling books and seemingly everyone you talk to...
Family Trips: Adventure Ahead
Adventure is an understatement when it comes to family trips. Whether you are driving cross-country, flying to your destination, or arriving by any other method, bringing a family along is...
I Want to Be a Playful Mom
by Monica Hoss
“You need to be more playful.” My mom said those words to me after I had just yelled, “NO!” for the third time. My son had tried to spray me with...
I Am a Helicopter Mom – Help Me Stop!
Labels. We have labels everywhere. I am ‘ok’ with labels, not too bothered by them. I wear some very loudly and proudly. Except the one that hovers over me, literally...
Mom Om
Om. A mantra. A sacred sound. When I think of this sound I think of something that replenishes the mind, body and soul. Something that gives us breath, peace, unexpected joy,...
Getting Over Getting Out of the House
My partner owns an escape room business and often works on the weekends. This means I have two days alone with two kids where I get creative, drink my weight...
Motherhood: A Thankless Job… Until Now
by Amber Harder
Do you ever long for someone in your household to recognize something you’ve done – anything – and say thank you for it? It doesn’t feel too promising that this...
I’m Going to Spoil You, Little One
by Cari Dugan
When I became a mom for the first time 12 years ago, I was the first of my friends and family who lived near us. I really didn’t know what...
I’m Sorry for All the Ways I’ve Failed as a Mom
by Daci Platt
I’m sorry for all of my failings as a mother. Here they are in no particular order: I’m sorry for dressing you in an outfit your dad said looked like...
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in ECFE
As my oldest is on the brink of kindergarten, I can’t help but reflect on these past five years of her early childhood education, while looking forward to the future...
Growing in Emotional Maturity
by Laura Senske
I spend my days with a 2.5 year old toddler… which is another way of saying that I spend my days dealing with a LOT of emotion. I cut her...
Bedtime
The first time, I am nice. It’s a refill on water. The second time, I am still nice. It’s blankets that need to be re-tucked. The third time, I am...
Mom Life is Easier in MSP
It’s been a year since we arrived at the MSP airport, carrying a cat, toddler, carseat, travel crib and as many suitcases as we could manage. We really miss our...
The Knowns and Unknowns of a Second Baby
My husband and I didn’t really know how many kids we would want to have or how far apart we would like them to be. We were never that couple...