My husband passed away in August of this year. Many people knew my husband in various ways and at different points in his lifetime. While each of them had a unique story or experience about him, there was one underlying, common theme: his kindness. He touched more people than I ever imagined; his funeral was […]
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Becoming a Stay-At-Home-Mom: Things I’ve Learned Along the Way
It’s amazing how much a person’s life can change in a year. In the five+ years my husband and I have been married, each year has brought a new adventure: our first child, buying a home, new jobs, our second child, and this past year becoming a stay-at-home mom. It has been quite the ride! […]
Building Your Child’s Resilience
Children are resilient This isn’t new information. But, as parents, how do we encourage that resiliency? COVID-19 has bestowed a great deal of adversity upon us all and parents need to consider how we are teaching our children to deal with that hardship. Each child is different, and their levels of communication vary. Sometimes that […]
Exercising with a New Baby
You’ve been up most of the night caring for your new baby. You’re exhausted. The last thing you’re probably thinking about is starting a new exercise routine. I get it; I’ve been there. I’ve learned over the years that when I spend a little bit of time each day caring for myself, I’m able to […]
Mama, You GOT This!
We succeed as working moms, as stay at home moms, as mothers of multiple children, as single mothers, as foster mothers, and every mother in between. So many times, I have seen a mother doubting herself when she really should not. Creating life and raising little humans is no easy feat – it needs to […]
What About Dad?
Everyone talks about giving moms a break, giving mom all the praise and all the credit. But what about dads? Dads are unsung heroes of the family and that should change. Men’s mental health already has an unspoken stigma attached to it. Think about it. Isn’t the image of men associated with emotionless strength and […]
Smartphones Anonymous: Cutting the Cord (Sometimes)
Hello. My name is Lyndsey, and I am a phoneaholic. I am. I’ll admit to having a love affair with my Smartphone. It’s my constant companion, and if I happen to forget it at home when I leave my house, I simply feel naked. Did you know that there’s even a name for this? According […]
Taking a Page from the Dad Handbook
Parental stereotypes exist. To prove it, close your eyes, picture a backyard and someone is grilling burgers. They say, “Man, these babies look good!” and cracks open a beer. Are you picturing a dad or a mom? It is safe to say, you are picturing a father. Now picture a person who is cooking dinner, […]
Mental Health Days: Kids Need Them Too!
Everyone talks about adults taking mental health days. It is particularly important that we are aware of our mental health and take time to nourish it. But what about our children? Children are free of adult responsibilities and look at life through a different lens than adults. Though this is true, children also can be […]
Grieving During a Pandemic
As the current pandemic sweeps across the country, it is taking lives. As we speak about being grateful, staying safe, and trying to keep normalcy, no one is talking about death and grieving. These topics are not pleasant ones, but conversing with each other and our children, is vital. I recently saw a story about […]