As an educator, I am given the somewhat unique opportunity to identify as both a working parent and a stay-at-home parent. For about two months every year,… Read more “Confessions of a Working Mother Home on Summer Break”
Tag: mom guilt
(Weirdo) Mom Guilt
Any Mom can feel guilty for the regular stuff: working too much, not slaving over a hot stove to have a sit down dinner waiting for her… Read more “(Weirdo) Mom Guilt”
Four (more) Reasons You’re a Good Mother
Recently I’ve been feeling like I’ve been slacking in the “good mom” department. I feel overwhelmed and stressed and pulled in too many directions at the same… Read more “Four (more) Reasons You’re a Good Mother”
Things I Think About at 2 AM
Why does my arm hurt? Oh hello little baby. When did you come in? How do I not wake up to the sound and feel of… Read more “Things I Think About at 2 AM”
Growing Pains
My daughter exhausts me. She pushes me to my limits, tests my patience, and her whining can be maddening. But I find myself wishing the weekdays away… Read more “Growing Pains”
Kid-Centric
I’ve had nearly identical conversations with several different moms this week, so I figured it might be a good topic to write about. I’m not sure if… Read more “Kid-Centric”
Five things I’ve stopped feeling guilt over. #unfiltered
I really do wish someone had clued me into the fact that as a parent there are tons of things you end up feeling guilt over. I… Read more “Five things I’ve stopped feeling guilt over. #unfiltered”
Guilt: The Working Moms Constant Companion
I found myself saying it again. “I’d love to help, but I work full time.” This was in response to the current PTA president’s plea for board… Read more “Guilt: The Working Moms Constant Companion”
Looking Back on Six Years of Parenting Choices
A few days ago, my six-year-old son was rifling through my closet in an effort to further procrastinate putting on his clothes and getting ready for school. He… Read more “Looking Back on Six Years of Parenting Choices”
Mom Guilt
What was I doing with my time pre-child? No, really. What on earth was I doing with my time? Because I must have had a lot of… Read more “Mom Guilt”
