#Motherhood

Do you look forward to Mother’s Day? Or do you dread it? I am in the second camp. Again. When I was a child, I was envious of my friends who thought this was a special day to wish the best person they knew a Happy Mother’s Day. Whenever it was time to make a …

Do you ever struggle to ask for help? You’re not alone.  As a mom of four daughters (ages 21, 20, 10, and 4) and as the founder of a global community for moms, I have realized that we all struggle with asking for help, even when we most need it.  When we are new moms …

If you’re a first-time mom and you want to make memorable moments with your baby in the tub, you’re in the right place. I’m mom to 4 daughters, and I was clueless and anxious the first time around – 21 years ago! I didn’t have any prior baby experience and I remember taking a baby …

Motherhood is full of unknowns and we all do the best we can to deal with the curve balls that are often thrown at us. Yeah, that was a baseball reference – I am Dominican, after all. But I’m serious though. We don’t know what we don’t know and when our child is not feeling …

Many people think that being a positive mom means you’re always happy. In fact, trying to “stay positive no matter what” is one of the common pitfalls of motherhood. However, true positivity comes from validation. As positive moms, we validate our own emotions and model this for our children. One parenting strategy that can help us …

Are you a codependent mom? If you’re not sure, then read on for signs of codependency in motherhood. Codependency is a very real issue that many mothers struggle with. It can be tough to admit that you have a problem, but it’s important to get help if you need it. In this blog post, I …

It’s no secret that motherhood can be a challenging, isolating experience. You feel like you are constantly doing something, and it seems like there is never enough time to do everything. Plus, you feel like you are not doing it right. Add to that the early days, late nights, sleep deprivation, the high degrees of …

Christmas is a time for faith, family, friends, food, and fun. And because we often gather with our loved ones and family members, it’s also a great time to take some memorable photos! If you’re planning on doing a family photoshoot this Christmas, then you’ll want to make sure you’re dressed for the occasion. In …

As moms, we often feel like we have to be strong for our children. We put on a brave face and dismiss, downplay, or even deny we’re experiencing uncomfortable feelings. Take a deep breath! It’s normal to feel overwhelmed by painful emotions. And it’s essential that we manage them because storing all this pain prevents …

If you’re a new mom, you know that it can be tough. In fact, for many of us, motherhood is the hardest thing we could ever do. There’s so much to learn, and it seems like everyone has an opinion on what you should be doing. It’s easy to get down on yourself, but don’t …