We’ve redefined self-care for moms, as an intentional and disciplined pursuit of prioritizing one’s own essential needs amidst meeting those of our children. Simply by definition we can identify the contrast with the cultural norm of self-indulgence marketed as essential self-care. But what does this truly look like on a daily basis, and how do
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Our culture has become completely obsessed with the idea of “self-care”, understandably as a result of our culture’s obsession with self in general. The phrase sounds innocent enough, implying an essential nature with the use of the word “care” while carefully coating itself in indulgence with the preceding word of “self.” The meaning of self-care is not
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Nesting is a term often used to romanticize an instinctual period of time in the third trimester. Your Instagram is likely flooded with “mom-influencers” depicting nesting as a time spent picking out color schemes, organizing a multitude of baby clothes, and ultimately creating the most aesthetic nursery. Despite the trend, and while all of these
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As an advocate for people over the years who have been in challenging situations, I’d like to share some thoughts as we recognize October being National Awareness Month for Domestic Violence. As most of our stress levels will start to increase with the beginning of the holiday season, it is a good time to pause
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The summer season is often marked by fun and spontaneity, or through another lens unpredictability and a lack of routine. The turning of seasons and onset of fall can be a breath of fresh air…quite literally, as the heat and excitement are exchanged for cooler days and consistency. Whether the new season is marked by
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Whether you’re in your first pregnancy juggling the first-time anxieties and questions along with a list of never-ending symptoms and an ever-changing body; or you’re in the newborn stage for the first time wondering if you’ll ever sleep again; or perhaps this isn’t your first rodeo and you’ve grown accustomed to the constant exhaustion that
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Motherhood. One of the most powerful words and experiences. It reflects differently on each mother and is one of the most sacred journeys we will travel in life. But what does it actually mean? What is motherhood? And what does it mean to be a mother? First, there is a simple answer to this question,
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While the majority of the holidays celebrated these days are so drenched in consumerism the meaning of the holiday itself is hard to decipher, the cause for celebration of Mother’s Day remains obvious. The role of a Mother is a daily die-to-self sacrificial role, day-in and day-out. From the time your feet hit the floor
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The month of April is dedicated to child abuse awareness and prevention, where communities and families are encouraged to explore the ways in which they can actively prevent and protect children against abuse. As mothers and fathers, we are not always put in positions where we often find ourselves needing to defend the children
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As February comes to a close; a month with a central focus on Valentine’s Day and the theme of love, let us remember that our call to love our husbands expands beyond the socially constructed season. It can be easy, especially in the early days of motherhood to forget that our husband is actually first on our
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