As moms, we often feel like we have to be strong for our children. We put on a brave face and dismiss, downplay, or even deny we’re experiencing uncomfortable feelings. Take a deep breath! It’s normal to feel overwhelmed by painful emotions. And it’s essential that we manage them because storing all this pain prevents …
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If you’re a new mom, you know that it can be tough. In fact, for many of us, motherhood is the hardest thing we could ever do. There’s so much to learn, and it seems like everyone has an opinion on what you should be doing. It’s easy to get down on yourself, but don’t …
If your due date is approaching, and you’re wondering whether it’s time to pack your hospital bag, or you’re not sure where to start, you’re in the right place, then welcome to the ultimate hospital bag checklist for you – and your new baby! I never thought I would have four babies and each experience …
Co-parenting is an arrangement made between parents after a divorce and helps to guide how the two will participate in their children’s upbringing. Depending on how the divorce went, this can be a relatively simple process or a very complex one. But whatever the case, it needs to be addressed so that parents can work …
Do you often feel like you’re failing at motherhood? You’re not alone. A Care.com survey revealed that 80% of mothers in the United States feel stressed about getting everything done, 79% feel as if they’re falling behind and more than 50 % fear that they’re missing important everyday moments in their family’s lives. In a …
Much of what I’m about to share I learned the hard way – and I’m still learning. I’ve done a lot of inner work to release the false belief that taking care of myself was selfish. If you’re here, I suspect you can relate. And today I want to have a heart-to-heart with you. Let’s …
The girls and I screened all ten episodes of THE GARCIAS, a groundbreaking streaming series, that represents what it means to be a family. It’s a fun, happy, wholesome, and entertaining show for all families! The Garcias is coming to HBO Max on April 14. I also had the opportunity to attend the official Press …
From the sight of a positive pregnancy test to the sound of a baby’s cry in the labor and delivery ward, the journey of motherhood begins. That little baby is full of promise, preciousness, and potential. Every child is a child of God. It’s a beautiful journey and it’s a hard one, too, no matter …
Have you seen Encanto yet? My daughters and I are in love with this film! We find ourselves speaking in Encanto movie quotes throughout the day. Yes, you guessed it: we have watched Encanto countless times both in English and in Spanish. Encanto is the 60th animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios. I am …
I had the recent honor to sit down with Dr. Erica Montes for a conversation about the impact of an unplanned pregnancy. This is a topic that is dear to my heart because I know firsthand what it means to suddenly discover that you are pregnant when you really didn’t plan it, you didn’t expect …