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. …