No doubt about it — motherhood is hard. Raising children is difficult for even the strongest of mothers. Read 6 reasons motherhood is hard for any mom, and different ways you can turn it around.During my first pregnancy, I kept a green binder for articles I’d print out. The stuff I write about now, like how to instill a love of reading or raise a thankful child. I clipped activities and crafts and read books about brain development and growth stages.I wasn’t uninformed.But the day my son entered the world, I didn’t have time to touch that binder. Most of the articles I saved … [Read more...]

Feeling discouraged these days about motherhood? You CAN be the best mom to your kids—learn how to be a good mom with these important tips and reminders!We've all had those days.Those days when you yelled at your toddler just because he kept turning the light switch on and off. When you wake up delirious in the middle of the night with the baby and think, "What have I gotten myself into?!"When you resorted to doing everything you swore you'd never do, like giving your kids junk food or letting them watch an extra hour of television. And other times, those days happen when you feel … [Read more...]

Feeling like you're losing your identity in motherhood? Get tips and inspiration on rediscovering yourself after motherhood and feel fulfilled again.Before becoming a mom, I could wake up at 8am every morning... and that was early. I could then make a cup of tea without feeling rushed to drink it, and even flat-iron my hair every morning.My husband and I also went out more, from movies to museums, and to long drives and day trips. I saw my friends more often, and those I couldn't, still spoke to them on the phone for hours. Sleeping at midnight was my norm, and coming home from work … [Read more...]

Overcome with all the responsibilities and emotions that come with motherhood? Stop feeling like an overwhelmed mom with these 6 fantastic tips. By: Amy WrubleIt was a typical morning. As I ransacked the closet in search of a lost leotard, a toy cash register flew off the overstuffed shelves and crushed my toes. I tried to schedule a repairman for our broken stove, but the kids’ fighting was so loud, I couldn’t hear a word.Then my toddler spilled an entire box of cereal and I had to abandon the mess or risk being tardy for school. On this and many other days, I have felt like a … [Read more...]