Being a mother is a tricky position to play. It often means late nights, no sick days, and giving more of yourself to your family than you ever imagined. One of the hardest parts about motherhood is answering the question that we are afraid to answer: Does loving my family mean that I no longer love myself? Here are a few ways mothers sacrifice themselves for their families: … [Read more...]
Tips for Battling Back to School Emotions with your High School Child
The transition to high school can be tough for parents. You realize that this is your last hooray with your kids, and a flood of emotions emerge. My kids are only 7 & 5, but as a middle school counselor, I have the privilege of watching other people's children transition from elementary to middle & middle to high school. Kwame, author of MissKwame76, shares her experience of the high school transition and the challenges it brought for her. Two weeks … [Read more...]
How I Learned to Be a Good Mom From My Stay at Home Mom
Cue the tears. Now that I'm a mother of two, I appreciate my mother even more. … [Read more...]