Being a mom takes up a lot of our life. It’s a lifelong commitment with little to no training. It’s truly a role that we learn and adjust to as we go. You’re constantly learning and growing as you raise your children. And while every child is different, there are many ways to be the…
As mothers, communicating with your teenage son can often leave you feeling perplexed and puzzled. Our teenage sons need time to talk out their problems and process everything, which is why they like to have some alone time after school and relax with a snack. It’s important for them to get a break from distraction….
It is important to create support systems for our sons to learn from and lean on. This support system can be in a strong, close-knit family or group of friends willing to listen and offer advice. Today’s affirmation directly ties with this and reminds us of the importance of letting others in: I have people…
I recently saw a quote saying “The goal is progress, not perfection” and it resonated so much with me. None of us are or ever will be perfect. Trying to live up to that goal will only cause us grief and frustration. I want you to say this out loud: I do not expect to…
If no one has told you lately, it’s okay to take care of you first. Why? Because it allows you to restore yourself so that you can be your best self. Period. Say it with me: It’s okay to take care of me first,so I can show up as the mother my son needs. How…
