The other day, my son looked at me and said, “Mommy, when I turn 13, I’m going to stop calling you mommy. I’ll just call you mom.” My heart sank. “Absolutely not!” I blurted out. Because let’s be real, when he calls me “mommy,” I can still pretend he’s my little boy. But “mom”? That sounds like a whole teenager. That sounds like him growing up faster than I’m ready for. The funny thing is, I did the exact same thing to my own mom at that age. I dropped the “mommy” for just “mom.” … [Read more...] about 3 Lessons to Help Moms Navigate Life’s Transitions with Grace
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How to Finish the Year Strong: A Harvest Reflection for Moms
When you think of September, you might picture school buses, new backpacks, and the start of a new routine. But when I think of September, I think of farmers. This is harvest season. Farmers are out in the fields gathering what’s grown, clearing away what’s no longer useful, and preparing for the next season. It’s busy, yes. But it’s also deeply meaningful. And the more I thought about it, the more I realized September can be the same for us as moms. Why Fall Matters as Much as … [Read more...] about How to Finish the Year Strong: A Harvest Reflection for Moms
Why You Don’t Need a Perfect Reset This Fall
September has a way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? One minute it’s still summer, and the next you’re expected to have the lunches packed, the emails answered, and dinner magically ready by six. If you’ve been feeling like life is a little messy right now, you’re not alone. This year, September feels especially new for me because we’ve officially started homeschooling. A fourth grader and a seventh grader, right at my kitchen table. On the outside, I’m excited about this new chapter. … [Read more...] about Why You Don’t Need a Perfect Reset This Fall
Clarity Comes First: The Real Secret to Lasting Change for Moms
Have you ever had one of those moments when life holds up a mirror and you barely recognize the person looking back? I had that moment not too long ago. On a recent trip, I saw myself in candid photos. Not the cute, posed ones we like to share, but the real-life snapshots where nothing is hidden. And let me tell you, what I saw surprised me. My uniform didn’t fit, I had to buy a bigger size, and even then, I thought I was doing a good job of hiding the truth. But the photos? They … [Read more...] about Clarity Comes First: The Real Secret to Lasting Change for Moms
How to Embrace Messy Action and Finally Move Forward
When my birthday comes around each year, I like to pause and reflect on what the past year has taught me. This year, one lesson stood out louder than the rest: waiting for things to be perfect has kept me stuck in more ways than I’d like to admit. And maybe you’ve felt it too. That hesitation. That “I’ll start when…” thought. Here’s the truth: nothing happens when things are perfect. The magic happens when you start. The Trap of Perfection For so long, I told myself I’d wait … [Read more...] about How to Embrace Messy Action and Finally Move Forward