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from the frontlines of parentingMotherhood Stories from a Mama Like You
My guess is that you came to my website looking for some helpful tips or information from a fellow mom. You may not find that here, but scoot on over to the “tips” page for some helpful blog posts. Some topics just don’t lend themselves well to a how-to post, or “27 Ways You Can Blah Blah.” Sometimes, you just need to hear a motherhood stories from a mom like you.
It’s probably because you’re really worried about something and you need a friend, or you feel like nobody can relate to your fears.
Maybe you’ve tried talking to a gal pal about your OBGYN, and you’re kinda freaking out about labor and delivery concerns, and it seemed like they just didn’t “get it.” I’ve been there. Here are my birth stories, which will probably help.
Or perhaps you’re having a bit of a faith crisis, and you’re not in a faith community where you can really talk about it with anyone. I’ve got a story about that, too.
Struggling with infertility and worried that no one will believe you? You know your body, and you know something ain’t right. I’ve been there, and I can tell you what helped in my situation.
Happy reading, Mama. You’re not alone. Message me if you want to share your story here. I’ve got a few readers who would probably love to hear about it.
What to Do When Your Kid is Getting In Trouble At School
Recently, my sweet kindergartener, Turkey Burger, made a bad choice at school. To protect her privacy (hehe), I won't go into details. It shocked the heck out of us! By the end of the week, I had gained some perspective, but in the moment, I was kind of freaking out. I also have the experience of...
Finding Faith After Miscarriage in Appalachia
It was the last week of July 2016, and I hadn't uttered a single heartfelt prayer in a month. And yet, as the youth director of our Methodist Church, it was time for me to lead 25 teenagers and parents on a mission trip across the country in Appalachia. Three weeks prior, I had a D&C after...
Teaching Your Child To Ride a Bike: Lessons Learned
Let's talk about one of parenting's greatest challenges: raising a mini-me. I absolutely love that my kid is straight up ballin' when it comes to her reading skills. Yay! Not so yay? Her fear of failure, her fear of physically risky things like taking off the training wheels from her bike, and...
Looking for amazing motherhood resources? I gotcha covered!
Stork’d Podcast, by Julia Karol
The Birth Hour Podcast, by Bryn Huntpalmer
Ina May Gaskin’s Guide to Childbirth (an Amazon Affiliate link)
The Business of Being Born (Amazon Affiliate Link)
Here are my three most recent blog posts.
My Child Writes Letters Backwards: 13 Dyslexia Myths
As a 3rd grade teacher, I heard it numerous times: parents panicking about dyslexia because their child writes letters backwards. There is so much confusion among parents (and even many teachers) about how dyslexia presents itself in young kids. Whether your child is...
A Parent’s Ultimate Guide to the Parent Teacher Conference
In my second year of teaching third grade, I was simultaneously stressed out about my first parent teacher conference day, and also so excited to meet with my own child's pre-k teacher for the first time. I knew from talking with other teachers that a back-to-back...
The Best Children’s Bibles by Age
There are a lot of children's Bibles out there, and it can be hard to know which ones are worth the money. Some of the ones below we own, and others have been checked out at our local library. (PS: I'm a big believer in the library). These are the best children's...
