When Your Inner Critic is the Final Boss: Overcoming Mom Guilt

“You’re failing.” That voice in my head never shuts up. I am so tired of fighting myself. Mom guilt sabotages. It turns every decision into a lose-lose battle. And worst of all? It lies. Here’s how I’m learning to mute that voice, or at least lower the volume.. 👊🏻 Why Mom Guilt …

Leveling Up as a Parent: How to Grow Alongside Your Kids

“I should have been further along by now.” That thought used to haunt me. Honestly, I used to think by now I’d be a “well-established adult.” A big career. A Pinterest-worthy home. A savings account that doesn’t make me wince. Instead, I have Oreo crumbs in my bed, a toddler …

Rage Quitting Parenthood? How to Handle Tough Days

“I don’t want to be a mom today.” There. I said it. Some days, I feel like I deserve a trophy just for not losing it completely.Yesterday was one of those days. My 12-year-old slammed her door because I dared to interrupt her mid-game for dinner.My toddler screamed “MOM!” on …

I’m Re-Parenting Myself While Raising My Kids

There was a time I didn’t think I’d ever become a parent.because, deep down, I believed children were burdens, just like I was once made to feel. But life has a funny way of opening portals you didn’t expect. When I found out I was pregnant with my first baby …

Parenting Boss Battle: Tackling Tantrums Without Losing Your Cool

If parenting were a video game, tantrums would be the mini-bosses you just can’t skip—and my 2.5-year-old? She’s currently leveling up her skills faster than I can update my armor. She rolls on the floor to prove her point.She pinches and scratches if we dare disobey her toddler laws.And let’s …

Screen Time = Quality Time?: A Balanced Approach to Family Gaming

Everyone is constantly warning us about too much screen time, being a modern parent (especially one who loves gaming) can feel like walking a tightrope. Add a newborn who’s a velcro baby (yes, I said it!), a toddler bouncing off walls, and a tween who craves real connection out of …

Mental Hygiene: Self-Care is Not a Side Quest

Let’s get one thing straight:Self-care doesn’t have to be a spa day, a luxury retreat, or an overpriced bubble bath. It doesn’t have to be glamorous or Instagrammable.Sometimes, it’s hiding in your closet and shutting the door like you’re sealing yourself in a magical portal… just for five sacred minutes. …

Surviving the Influenza Apocalypse: A Week of Chaos with a Newborn, Toddler, and Tween

Let me paint you a picture. It’s 2 a.m. The baby is cluster feeding (again), latching on my hung-out boobie. My toddler is screaming from a night terror episode (again). My tween is coughing and missing yet another day of school. The house smells faintly of unscooped cat litter. My …

Mind Hacks for Stressed-Out Parents: Psychology Tips That Actually Work

My Parenting and Mental Health Toolkit 🔦 Parenting is already a full-time quest. Throw in mental health challenges like ADHD, bipolar disorder, and the pressure of trying to hold it all together — and it feels like juggling flaming swords while blindfolded. 🎭🔥 So how do I keep my cool, …

We’ve Unlocked a New Player: Welcome to the World, Baby Z!

Hello people — I’ve been MIA this past week and I owe you a cozy update. 💙 I usually love showing up here to chat about parenting, mental health, and all the wild ups and downs in between. But this past week? I was deep in one of the biggest …