It's tough trying to keep positive with the world burning around us. As moms, we want to protect our babies from the horrors of 2020. All the fake cheeriness can take its toll on our faces and mental health. A lot of people think of positive affirmations as mantras you repeat 100s of time while... Continue Reading →
Camp Nanowrimo Day 6: Read a positive quote
Toxic positivity has me sideways. What's that? You don't know what toxic positivity is? Let me help you out. Toxic positivity is the concept - to me at least- that everything has to be sunshine, kittens, glitter, unicorns, and rainbows. Every second of anger, sadness, or any emotion other than absolute joy and bliss will... Continue Reading →
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the World
I feel safe admitting I'm worried. Worried about the world. The country. The school year. I'm worried for my parents. My kids. My friends. And it's more than regular anxiety worrying.But worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum. It's like rocking in a chair. It gives you... Continue Reading →
The Glorious Train Wreck Mom 