As parents, we often hear how important it is to speak kindly to our children, to build them up with affirming words and encouragement. But how often do we extend that same grace to ourselves? How often do we pause to consider the words we use when we talk about ourselves—especially in front of ourContinue reading “The Power of Grace: Speaking to Yourself with Kindness in Front of Your Kids”
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The War Within: My Struggle with Postpartum Depression
When I found out I was pregnant with my son, I felt all the emotions you’d expect: joy, anticipation, fear. But never, in all those months of planning and dreaming, did I imagine what I’d feel after we brought him home. Nothing. I looked down at his tiny face, his perfect little hands, and IContinue reading “The War Within: My Struggle with Postpartum Depression”
Pumps & Panic 