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Becoming a new mom is a thrilling and transformative experience, one filled with anticipation, preparation, and an avalanche of emotions. Traditionally, baby showers have been the go-to celebration for expecting mothers. However, a fresh, practical, and increasingly popular trend is emerging among new moms: nesting parties. These gatherings are redefining how soon-to-be parents prepare for their newborns, blending the excitement of socializing with the productivity of getting ready for the baby’s arrival....

Nesting Parties for New Moms: A Modern Take on Pre-Baby Celebrations Becoming a new mom is a thrilling and transformative experience, one filled with anticipation, preparation, and an avalanche of emotions. Traditionally, baby showers have been the go-to celebration…

Father's Day is traditionally a time for celebration, a day when we honor the fathers and father figures in our lives. But for us, it's a complex tapestry of emotions, especially when the father of your children is grieving the loss of his own dad. My father in law will never meet our children, and this is a hard thought to acknowledge....

Navigating Father’s Day When the Father of Your Children Has Lost Their Dad Father’s Day is traditionally a time for celebration, a day when we honor the fathers and father figures in our lives. But for us, it’s a complex tapestry of emotions, especially when t…

Long pregnancy has been considered a woman’s right of passage, and it has been majorly downplayed just how difficult that can be. After all, how hard can it be if a woman can do it? While it is often celebrated as a natural and joyous part of life, it's essential to recognize that pregnancy also involves complex physiological processes and potential health risks that warrant it being considered a medical condition....

Why Pregnancy Should Be Considered a Medical Condition Long pregnancy has been considered a woman’s right of passage, and it has been majorly downplayed just how difficult that can be. After all, how hard can it be if a woman can do it? While it is oft…

Motherhood is a profound journey, one filled with moments of joy, wonder, and unparalleled love. It is also a path fraught with challenges, self-doubt, and the inevitable sense of imperfection. Amidst the demands of raising children, many mothers often find themselves grappling with high expectations and relentless self-criticism. In this landscape, self-compassion and forgiveness are not merely beneficial—they are essential....

Embracing Self-Compassion and Forgiveness Motherhood is a profound journey, one filled with moments of joy, wonder, and unparalleled love. It is also a path fraught with challenges, self-doubt, and the inevitable sense of imperfection. Ami…

If you are like me you find the tasks at home a daunting list when both parents are working full time. Gone are the days when one parent stayed home to manage the house and care for the children while the other went to work. Today, it is common for both parents to be part of the workforce, a shift that brings with it a unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to homemaking....

The Modern Juggle: Managing the Household When Both Parents Work Full-Time If you are like me you find the tasks at home a daunting list when both parents are working full time. Gone are the days when one parent stayed home to manage the house and care for the children wh…

In today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive world, the pressure to succeed professionally can be overwhelming. We're often told to work more, achieve more, and constantly push our limits. However, this relentless pursuit of career success can come at a significant cost: our mental health. For months I have been struggling with managing all the hats, from the loss of two loved ones, to a parent in and out of the hospital, renovations and growing a tiny human, life seems to be pulling me in 90 different directions....

Putting Your Mental Health First In today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive world, the pressure to succeed professionally can be overwhelming. We’re often told to work more, achieve more, and constantly push our limits. Howeve…

I am celebrating my third Mother’s Day! However, I am celebrating another Mother’s Day without my mom. And I know what you are thinking, “I am so sorry for your loss”. Well I can tell you that’s not necessary because she is still alive. My mother and I are estranged. Being estranged from a maternal figure is a pain I do not wish on anyone....

Mother’s Day Without Your Mom I am celebrating my third Mother’s Day!  However, I am celebrating another Mother’s Day without my mom. And I know what you are thinking, “I am so sorry for your loss”. Well I can tell you tha…

I love birthdays! And birthdays are significant milestones in our lives, especially for our little ones. As parents, we strive to create magical moments and lasting memories for our children, and what better way to do so than by throwing them a spectacular birthday party? However, the planning, the time constraints and pressure can make it more difficult. Let's delve into the ups and downs of planning a kids' birthday party....

Throwing Birthday Parties I love birthdays! And birthdays are significant milestones in our lives, especially for our little ones. As parents, we strive to create magical moments and lasting memories for our children, and w…

As many of you know this year has been a rough start for losing family members. My dear grandmother passed away in February at the amazing age of 99 years old. And my husband’s grandfather passed away in April at the impressive age of 98 years old. Losing a loved one is a profound and challenging experience, one that can feel even more overwhelming when you're also responsible for raising young children....

Navigating Grief While Raising Young Kids As many of you know this year has been a rough start for losing family members. My dear grandmother passed away in February at the amazing age of 99 years old. And my husband’s grandfather passed a…

Bringing new life into the world is a profound journey, one filled with joy, anticipation, and sometimes, unforeseen challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the landscape of my pregnancy, introducing unique hurdles and uncertainties. As we navigated through these unprecedented times, it's interesting to reflect on how pregnancy during the pandemic compares to the current landscape. Pregnancy During the Pandemic: When the pandemic first swept across the globe, I was terrified....

Pregnancy Now Vs. Covid Pregnancy Bringing new life into the world is a profound journey, one filled with joy, anticipation, and sometimes, unforeseen challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the landscape of my pregnancy, introd…

Maternity leave is a crucial period designed to support new mothers as they navigate the initial stages of motherhood, from physical recovery after childbirth to the crucial bonding time with the newborn. Despite its importance, many misconceptions cloud public understanding of what maternity leave really entails. Let's clear the air by addressing some of the most common myths....

Common Misconceptions About Maternity Leave Maternity leave is a crucial period designed to support new mothers as they navigate the initial stages of motherhood, from physical recovery after childbirth to the crucial bonding time with the n…

Motherhood is often romanticized as a journey filled with joy, support, and an ever-present village of helpers. However, for many mothers, myself included this idealized village remains out of reach. Whether due to geographical distance, shifting societal norms, or personal circumstances, an increasing number of mothers find themselves navigating the challenges of parenthood without the traditional support system once taken for granted....

Motherhood Without a Village Motherhood is often romanticized as a journey filled with joy, support, and an ever-present village of helpers. However, for many mothers, myself included this idealized village remains out of reac…

In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of the motherhood experience, offering connection, support, and a platform for sharing both the highs and lows of parenting. However, along with its benefits, social media also brings its own set of challenges and complexities that can impact mothers in profound ways. The Influence of Social Media on Motherhood: Social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter provide mothers with a virtual community where they can seek advice, share experiences, and find solidarity with others facing similar challenges....

Finding Balance in the Social Media Facade In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of the motherhood experience, offering connection, support, and a platform for sharing both the highs and lows of parenting. H…

Parenthood is often described as a journey filled with love, joy, and fulfillment. However, if you have kids you know the challenges that come with raising them especially when raising young children. From smiles to the first time they say I love you, and the times they scream and cry, the experience can feel like a rollercoaster ride, with emotions soaring high one moment and plummeting the next....

Navigating Parenthood: The Rollercoaster of Raising Young Kids Parenthood is often described as a journey filled with love, joy, and fulfillment. However, if you have kids you know the challenges that come with raising them especially when raising young childr…

Being a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it's also one of the busiest. Between juggling work, household chores, and family responsibilities, it's easy to feel like there aren't enough hours in the day. Good news, there are a few things you can do to help save you some time on your never ending to do list!...

Time Saving Hacks for Busy Moms Being a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it’s also one of the busiest. Between juggling work, household chores, and family responsibilities, it’s easy to feel l…

Motherhood is a journey filled with joy, love, and countless rewards. However, it can also be challenging, overwhelming, and isolating at times. In the midst of sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and the whirlwind of emotions, having a strong mom community can make all the difference. The only others who are in the trenches with you and able to commiserate with your current struggles....

The Power of Finding a Strong Mom Community: Nurturing Support, Friendship, and Resilience Motherhood is a journey filled with joy, love, and countless rewards. However, it can also be challenging, overwhelming, and isolating at times. In the midst of sleepless nights, endless diaper cha…

The first trimester of pregnancy can be an exciting and joyful time for many women. However, it can also be a period of loneliness and isolation. This is especially true for women who may not have a strong support system or who are experiencing their first pregnancy. One of the main reasons why the first trimester can be lonely is because society tells women to keep their pregnancy a secret during this time....

Why the First Trimester Sucks The first trimester of pregnancy can be an exciting and joyful time for many women. However, it can also be a period of loneliness and isolation. This is especially true for women who may not have …

Christmas is a time of wonder, joy, and enchantment, and behind the scenes, there is a tired woman making it all happen - moms. From the meticulous planning to the countless hours spent shopping, cooking, and decorating, moms work tirelessly to create the magic that fills our homes during the holiday season. Celebrate the incredible efforts of moms and acknowledge the immense challenge they face as they wish to create the magic of the holidays for their families....

The Cost of Christmas Magic Christmas is a time of wonder, joy, and enchantment, and behind the scenes, there is a tired woman making it all happen – moms. From the meticulous planning to the countless hours spent shopp…

Society hates mothers. Motherhood is often hailed as one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences a woman can have. However, behind the rosy facade lies a harsh reality: society's deep-rooted bias against mothers. From judgmental comments to systemic inequalities, mothers face an uphill battle in their quest to balance their personal and professional lives. The Motherhood Penalty: One of the most glaring examples of society's bias against mothers is the motherhood penalty in the workplace....

The Unspoken Struggle: Society’s Unfair Treatment of Mothers Society hates mothers. Motherhood is often hailed as one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences a woman can have. However, behind the rosy facade lies a harsh reality: society’s dee…