A Tribute to the Women Who Held My Hand
I want to talk about the women we don’t talk about much—whether out of taboo, shame, or fear of admitting our decline, our failure, or even our naivety.
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Don't cry, my baby, Mommy's here
I thought I had experience—after all, I’ve raised five children… But experience doesn’t change much, and I often feel helpless when I see your tears, my ba
More Complaints: The Sequel
I’m Filing a Complaint Against Screens I sat my son down to watch that show kids love so much—the one where little dogs save the world, and I mean, really
Our Need for Connection
We are social beings. We need human connection, no matter how much or how little. But deep down, why?
The Home of My Dreams
I’ve always loved looking at houses; I daydream while flipping through design magazines.
Vacation: The Art of Letting Go
That’s it—vacation is finally here! The one you’ve been waiting for all year. The one you worked so hard for, putting in all those hours.
Your own "terrible twos," Baby 2.
Poor you, 2 e terrible twos to end up at my place. You’re already in trouble twice over; you’re the black sheep—in short, you have all the traits associate
72 hours postpartum
I don’t know if all moms experience this the same way, but one thing is certain: it’s a whirlwind of hormones and emotions during this short period.
3 Reasons To Connect With Your Neighbors
According to the longest-running study on adult development conducted at harvard university, people who are more socially connected to their friends, famil
48 Thoughts I Had on the First Day of Daycare
Here we go—I’m going back to work. My baby is lucky enough to have a spot in full-time daycare, and I have to get used to the idea: real life is about to b
24/7: A Christmas Like No Other
Christmas takes on a different feel for the people who keep essential services running… I’ve been experiencing the holidays differently as a nurse for over
3 years, finally!
I have two little ones, ages 1 and 3. I absolutely adore them. They’re so cute. So demanding. Everyone tells me to enjoy it—they grow up so fast.
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