Managing family. The sweet and sentimental, the practices and the practical. Stories from my family to ours for our mama hearts.
I don’t know if you’re supposed to say this, but I was skeptical of Disney World. 🎢 As we got ready to go, I was excited but I was also worried it would be too crowded. And that the kids might get overstimulated quickly. And that a sandwich might cost 1,400 dollars… BUT…it was the…
Inside: Career Counseling online can make a huge difference in your job search and in finding more happiness in your current role. Here’s how mid-career parents can take advantage of it on your schedule! As parents we often hear a some common refrains: “Sleep when the baby sleeps.“ “Enjoy them while they are little!“ “But,…
Inside: Strong mother quotes to pick you up when you’re feeling down and remind you that you are crushing motherhood! This past week I was talking to two moms as we chased our children around playgrounds and soccer fields. In the brief moments of quiet conversation, this is how they described motherhood. One said motherhood…
Inside: 10 career and parenting lessons learned from coaching youth soccer. “Mom, I want you to coach me in soccer this spring.” – Jack “Me? You want me? Sure, bud!” – Me, playing it cool but internally celebrating/biting my nails. Many moons ago I had helped coach a youth basketball team, and I did play…
Inside: Is your Pinterest feed filled with snow day ideas that do not include you getting any work done as a working mom or dad? Try these realistic ideas instead! Surprise! It’s a snow day! The kids are bouncing around on their beds in pajamas celebrating their weekday freedom. “Snow day, snow day, snow day!”…