Moms Get Depressed Too
She sits in tears, sobbing, as she works the brush through the giant knot in her hair. She feels the panic rising. The sharp pain in her chest. Her hands beginning to fold in on themselves.
It’s her own fault and she knows it.
Self maintenance has been so hard in her depressive state. Going days without a shower, until she absolutely had to. But showering takes so much out of her she rarely has it in her to shower AND brush her hair. So time after time, it’s thrown into the messy bun that no one sees through. And time after time she knows the knots are only getting worse.
She’s fighting the panic. Willing...
Parenting Ailments :: Do You Have Any Symptoms?
As a mom to 3 children, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve typed various symptoms into WebMD before ultimately calling the pediatrician. But what about a portal for the symptoms all of us parents have experienced?
Below is my list of parenting symptoms and ailments. Please check all that apply:
Forgetting why you walked into a room
Missed playdates
Forgotten lunches
Calling your children everything but their given names
You have a case of Parent Brain
and go through the day trying to remember that one thing you told yourself not to forget. A fog of general forgetfulness is with you all the time.
Repeatedly starting the dryer over to “fluff” the clothes
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Low Stress Ways To Celebrate Your Birthday
It’s my birthday!!! I’m so excited!! We already celebrated with my parents this weekend, but I always like to do a little something on my actual birthday.
Photoshoot. You’re not getting any younger. Celebrate today, remember tomorrow. Years from now you’ll look back and realize all of the flaws you think you have weren’t flaws at all.
Burger King. True story, the patrons at my local burger king sang happy birthday to me one year. So much fun and they supply the crowns.
Walmart. Wear something that says birthday to Walmart. It’s where I see the most people that will say “happy birthday.” It’s fun.
Park. Go have fun in the park as...
5 Items For A Successful Beach Trip With A Newborn
Last year some friends shared that they took their 9 week old on a beach vacation and we thought, "are they crazy?" Well, this year, when the opportunity presented itself we decided to take a beach vacation, with our 10 week old in tow. Now we were the crazy ones. We packed up our play yard and headed to the Florida panhandle for a much needed vacation.
We brought our usual creature comforts, beach items, and items for the house: play yard and portable sound machine for sleeping, extra clothes and regular baby care items. We also packed several items to make it easier to take an infant to the actual...
With little children, themed cupcakes, balloons, and party favors are all it takes to impress your little one for their birthday party. Add in a bounce house and you will be a superhero in the eyes of your child. But, when you reach the tween and teen years, those things just aren’t going to cut it anymore. My oldest is turning 13 in August, and if you are like me, your party suggestions are met with a dramatic sign and eye roll.
Here are six party ideas that received a smile and thumbs up from my daughter.
Lights, Camera, Action! Move the viewing party outside with a backyard movie night. Put up some string lights, pop some popcorn, and lay out some...
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Snoballs: A Baton Rouge Area Guide
If you need kid-friendly things to do in Baton Rouge, we have you covered. There is everything from indoor Baton Rouge family fun, Baton...
