Mom Therapy

Even though I was lonely after my divorce, I knew that I wouldn’t be ready to date until I took the time to let my broken heart heal. People would bring up online dating, and I would brush it...

                I turn 29 this month…and although I try not to put too much emphasis on a number…I do feel slightly panicked to be in the last year of my twenties. To me, being in my twenties feels safe to make mistakes...

Dear "Should", I am so over you. "Should". You are a burden. You are intrusive. You are the source of Mommy Wars and exhaustion, laughably high standards and soul-deadening guilt. You are wearying. You are unwelcome. "Should". I am so much more than your bleak message. We moms...

I am all about some shamrock shaped sugar cookies with green sprinkles to celebrate the Luck O’ The Irish…but in recent years I found a recipe I love. Please note that this treat is for all of you PARENTS.  This...

It’s that time. Actually, it’s been that time for awhile… Potty Training I hear those two words and my entire body tenses. To say that my oldest was difficult in the potty training department is an understatement. She flat out refused...

From Renée: Kate and I have been writing a series about playdates we bring our kids on, but then we thought, what about us? We needed a Mommy Playdate! The day worked out perfectly. I dropped my oldest off at...

I'm at stay-at-home mom with two toddlers - Carter is 3.5 and Mackenzie is 1.5 years old.  I feel so lucky and grateful to spend every day with my little ones and watch them grow and learn. But I'm not going...

I currently have a two year old and five year old running around. Life is fun, hectic, dramatic, and filled with more chaos than I knew could exist. The days go by at light speed and are filled with...

Let me first say that I do not really want any more children. We couldn't handle any more children, actually. I know my patience level, and threshold for crazy, and I believe my husband and I are pretty much...

As the end of January nears, how are you feeling about your New Year's Resolution(s)? Whether your answer is "Ughhhh...." or "Doing Great!" creating a Vision Board for 2016 can help you get back on track ...or help you continue to...

Recently my husband and I went out to dinner to celebrate nine years of marriage. As we were sitting at the bar and waiting for our dinner reservation, "that" conversation came up. Rather unexpectedly to me, to be honest....

I opened my closet this morning to pull out my standard “mom-casual” attire for the day. And, there they were, staring at me like they do every day. A whole row of black suits, silk blouses, fitted skirts, and...

Happy New Year Everyone! A time for new beginnings, and for many of us, an overwhelming sense of needing to do it all and do it right. Since "health" seems to be a common topic of New Years promises...

One of the most anticipated tech updates of 2015 was the introduction of new emojis (tacos!) for smartphone users. Emojis have quickly become a regular part of messaging lingo and like millions of text messaging enthusiasts I dove headfirst into trying out...

I have a hard time coming up with a list of resolutions at the beginning of the year. Usually, as the months pass and I am inspired by something, or want to get started on a project - I...

As much as I love the holiday season, I always find myself a tiny bit relieved when the New Year's Eve countdown has concluded, and the ball has dropped on another year. I welcome the return to schedules, as...

Like millions of people, I love Pinterest. I can get lost for hours reading pin after pin from everything to how to add volume to my hair to asking my child the "right" questions about her school day to...

If my doctor cuffed my arm before Turkey Day and then today, on the first day of December, I am confident she would think I needed a massage, a bottle of wine, or heavy medication. Like most of you,...

Back when I was fresh out of college, I worked as a recruiter and looked a resumes all day long. I saw some fairly interesting things to say the least. I recently found myself wondering what the resume of...

My marriage finally hit rock bottom the Monday morning after Thanksgiving 2012. My husband chose that day to tell me that he no longer loved me. It was my first holiday season as a mother, and I was alone...

Do you remember the post Why Being a Mom is Enough? I read it. You should if you haven't. It's great but it's not entirely true. It's just being mom isn't enough. Tough love, right? This one might not sit well...

Leading an “attitude of gratitude” on a daily basis can help you stay grounded, keep things in perspective and, without sounding too dramatic, change your life! By focusing on the positive, you will focus less on the negative, which can...

The first trimester is so, so exciting, but also a bit terrifying – no matter if it is your first or your fourth kid. Pair not being quite comfortable with telling everyone that you are expecting with unpredictable nausea,...

A little over a year ago, I came across a blog post via Pinterest (aka The Devil) which talked about being present with your children. It discussed parting ways with technology and NOT being that family with little ones...

'Tis the season for holiday cards! That means it's time for professional family photos, a great tradition since you know you're guaranteed to have one "normal" picture of your family every year. Let's face it though, it's also an excuse...

Note: Welcome Courtney to our contributor team! She is a busy mom raising her little girl while working and in school. Courtney loves sharing about living a happy fulfilled life and we hope you enjoy reading her posts.  When I...

    A couple of weeks ago, I had the rare opportunity to escape the house solo to try out the latest salon and spa to hit Scottsdale, Shona. Shona Salon & Spa is in a shopping center just off Northsight Boulevard and...

Cooler temps, I just laaaaaaaahve you!! The sappy, googly-eyed, all-in, head over heels, Taylor Swift meets Nicholas Sparks kind of LOVE. And after October 14th handed me 102 degrees - at 34 weeks pregnant - those feelings only deepened. It's weird, too.  3 years ago, I...

Let me set the scene for you. I'm the first one in line at a green light. I'm counting to four after the light turns green because I know that somebody is going to run the red light. I see it happening....

Note: We would like to introduce you to another new contributor, Kallie! She is a loving mom to two young boys and we can't wait for you to read more about her life as a mother, friend and trying...