Insights

Motherhood is full of seasons. Some are shorter than others – lasting only a week or two. Others are long and feel never-ending, lasting for months at a time. These seasons can be full of excitement, exhaustion, sorrow, overwhelm, or any combination of emotions. When I am in a season that is uplifting me on… {read more}

In an age where we want kids to succeed, to win, to be movers and shakers, in this world with all its passions and problems, perhaps modern day parents are just trying too hard. Perhaps, despite all our efforts to give more, we are trapping our own children in our own materialistic, anxious, over-scheduled, and… {read more}

Remembering my “personal truths” helps me maintain perspective throughout everyday life.  Motherhood is very rewarding but it is also extremely challenging, and can sometimes feel like a lonely, thankless job.  I find when I seek out ways to be grateful, and maintain a positive and forgiving attitude towards myself and everyone else, I can be… {read more}

Last week I asked on my Facebook page, “What is the greatest lesson you have learned from being a mom?” I could relate to all the responses.  Here were some of the answers: “If you don’t expect perfection from your children, don’t expect it from yourself.” “My children are a reflection of who I am…. {read more}