All tagged motherhood
If I'm an adult having tantrums, how could I expect my toddlers to keep calm? I’m learning coping mechanisms for my own emotions and teaching them the same. I’m not anywhere near perfect, but it’s a work in process that could only end in more peace, love and happiness in our family life.
One of my biggest pet peeves as a mom, is the clutter that has taken over our home since having kids. My little ones have too many toys and it feels like I can't keep them contained no matter what I try!
By now your kids have been home for at least a week. Is it just me or are they ALWAYS HUNGRY?! In case you're running out of snack ideas, I've made a list of my favorite summer snacks to keep your kids satisfied, happy and healthy!
"I was unsure about how the large age gap between our teenage son and our newborns would fare. But every time I look at them together, it serves as a reminder that you never know what will happen in your life. Watching my son play with his baby sisters gives me an overwhelming feeling of happiness."
"Learning to accept and love her postpartum body image along with heightened emotions, hormonal fluctuations and sheer mental and physical exhaustion, causes many new moms to turn away from sex and intimacy with their partner."
In my 24th week, I found out I was in preterm labor. After 5 days my water broke, and he arrived a few hours later. We spent 164 days in the NICU. It was the longest roller coaster ride of my life...
“I just don’t feel like I’m worthy of being featured.” These words broke my heart. It saddened me to know that a good mother, a wonderful mother, with wisdom and talents and light to share with the world, felt that she wasn’t deserving of that space and honor.
Moms, you deserve the very best for Mother’s Day! We’re teaming up with Nina Alcantara Makeup and Beauty For Real to give away a one on one makeup tutorial with professional makeup artist Nina Alcantara!
"We had only a split second to revel in the magnitude of a triplet conception, before we were told about the risks. It was even strongly recommended that we elect to have a fetal reduction. What's that you ask?! Oh, it's a procedure in which a specialized doctor terminates one of the fetuses."
"What I constantly struggle with is the feeling of invisibility that comes with being a mother. When it all gets too much, I try to create the time and space for me to do something for myself."
"There are definitely times when I feel guilty.., however, when I see the strong bond our son has developed with his grandparents and babysitter in addition to his parents, I am at ease."
Immediately, my three-year-old son clasped his hands and bowed his head. He said quietly, “Dear God, please help her.” His little voice was so pure and so sincere, it touched me in the very depths of my core.
Self-care doesn’t always have to mean an expensive trip to a salon. Sometimes good old leftovers and a little strategic time management can do the trick. This mom was able to get her glam on, all on her own with this “diy” tip. Many thanks to my friend and my toddlers for cooperating to the max of their capacity.
"Since becoming a mother, I’ve gone deeper with the friends that have made the effort to reach for me. Mostly, this has been the mothers. We share milestones, challenges, ask for and give advice, curse and cackle about the events that color our exquisite, shitty lives."
Nothing happens if effort isn’t made. No one will come in and drag me out. I have started inviting moms that I meet to come to my workout group, to go for a coffee, or to go on play dates. Many people say no, but some say yes.
I’ve learnt that everyone’s parenting journey is different, just like everyone’s childhood is different. I define my own beliefs about parenting and that in itself is a gift.
As the waves crashed at my feet and retracted, I imagined the water taking all of my worries and stresses away. It was symbolic and it felt great.
My mama bear instinct immediately took over. I checked myself out of the hospital just 6 hours after giving birth and headed down to Miami Children's Hospital.
It’s okay to lean on your children when you are weak. I think they’re stronger and more resilient than we give them credit for. I include them in most decisions. It makes them feel in control and an important part of the family.
A dark and abusive relationship threatened to break her brilliant spirit. However, she has overcome, and out of it all came her greatest joy, her “sun."
