This post has been sponsored by KidGuard. I have received compensation to share this content. In today’s modern world, the rise of technology has served to foster an increasingly interconnected global community. There are benefits to many of the ways in which technology and the internet have changed our patterns of interaction; faster and easier […]
Mothers and Teenagers, Full Circle – Doreen’s Story
The day had been a long one, and I was very tired. My mother and I had driven to my sister’s to help after the cesarean birth of her first child. The roads were bad, my father’s car didn’t handle well in the snow, and my nerves were shot by the time we arrived. And […]
Not Without My Daughter: Rules of Engagement for Moms – Guest Post by Michelle from MomSuite
As mothers, we cannot separate our journey from that of our daughters by not engaging them in all areas of our life. That means the good, the bad and sometimes the ugly truth. So how can you keep the connection strong and the lines of communication open with your tween or teenage daughter? You can […]
You’re Not Alone: A Special Needs Mom’s Reflection on Fear and Motherhood – Guest Post by Katie from Wonderfully Made
I was a senior in high school when I walked into school wearing yoga pants and a t-shirt accented by a basketball belly, a strand of pearls, and holding a five pound dumbbell in one hand and a baby doll in the other. It was career day and we had been told we could dress […]
Just Wait – Jennifer’s Story
“I will NEVER have children,” I quipped to my husband and our friends standing nearby. Blinking away the tears, I scanned the vacant campsite once more. It was morning and there was still no sign of them anywhere. Where had they gone last night and why hadn’t they come back? The unanswered questions had plagued […]