Tag: motherhood
Even a few seconds of online videos affects our kids
It happened innocently. The little ones when they were much younger, would love watching poems and ABC videos on their tablets. Thinking they were...
Is It Possible To Have Balance As A Mom?
I was recently talking with a friend who has two young children about balance.
She mentioned that she had just gotten a chance to get...
I Was a Nurse Before I Was a Mom, How it...
For two years before I became a mother, I was a nurse on an inpatient pediatric unit.
Before I felt the weight of my daughter...
How To Meet Other Moms in Richmond
Three and a half years ago, I moved to the Richmond area with my husband and almost three-year-old son. We knew no one under the...
Moms Are Not Uptight, We’re Good at This
"You're being an uptight mom," the little voice says, insistent and derisive.
I attempt to ignore it as I spell out the evening’s schedule and...
Parenting Advice That Will Encourage You
Nothing can prepare you for parenting.
Before I had kids, I was that annoying person who talked about having kids using a pros and...
Raising a Strong Southern Woman
I’m a proud Southern woman and proud feminist, and there are times where I struggle to reconcile the two traits.
My daughter is a silly,...
Why I Didn’t Write That Blog Post Today
I am the primary caretaker of two small children and have a part-time job. End of story.
Seriously, though, here's what happened. I woke up...
Come Be My Tribe: The Heartfelt Origin of Richmond Moms Blog
Recently I was talking to a friend that I’ve known for over a year now, and she suggested that I share with this community...
Here Comes the Sun
I’ve spent most of the last 6 years living in a proverbial hole.
I was welcomed into motherhood with a baby who screamed for most...