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Managing family. The sweet and sentimental, the practices and the practical. Stories from my family to ours for our mama hearts.
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!”…
Inside: Fun and educational podcasts for kids have been a huge hit around our house to keep the little ones entertained, and to let the grown-ups get some work done remotely. Here are some favorites! Let’s set the scene here. It’s February 2021. Your family has been together constantly for nearly a year. Work is…
Inside: A lesson in how to define success on your own terms from Oma. “I never liked raising my hand in school.” – Oma “Why not?” – Me (the type A school nerd who always had her hand in the air) “Because I knew the answer. That was what mattered. Why did I need to…