Have you ever felt like THE WORST mom EVER? I have, and it isn’t pretty when it happens. For the longest time, I thought I was alone in my self-doubt, self-blame, and self-shame; it turns out, most of the moms I talk to constantly second-guess and question themselves, wondering whether they are failing miserably at …
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Is motherhood stressing you out? Stress, by definition, is “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.” That sounds familiar! Motherhood is a privilege and a blessing, yet it is okay to admit that it can also be a stressful juggling act. If you sometimes feel burnt out, …
This past week has been one of the toughest in a while. Maybe I say that because my Little Pigeon is now 20 months old and I already forgot how I felt when I was pregnant… but really… hear me out: moving (that alone is A LOT), a flat tire, back pain, toothache, and the engorgement …
I can’t believe we’re already on Step 5 of the “How To Set Clear Firm Healthy Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty” series. With each post, we’ve been getting closer to getting unstuck, and unlocking strategies to healthier relationships through boundaries that are not too loose so we can receive the respect we desire and deserve, and …
I’m loving your responses to my “How To Set Clear Firm Healthy Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty” series… and I want to give you the rest of the puzzle pieces a lot sooner so you can finally put the steps together and be empowered to design a new life in which you get your needs met …
When I shared the ABCs of Positive Parenting, many of you asked me to make a printable so you could frame it, laminate it, or display it on your fridge. Well, guess what? I listened… and I went to work and created a companion for our day to day journey to be the Positive Mom we …
I am back with the “Boundaries in Motherhood” saga. We’ve been learning “How To Set Clear Firm Healthy Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty.” Boundaries provide a great sense of empowerment, increasing your confidence so you can become the best you and live the life you desire to live – the life God meant for you to live. Boundaries allow us …
Empowering moms is one of the main aspects of my trifold mission. The dictionary defines empowerment as “the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights.” So while no human can empower another, I am committed to providing moms the perspectives, tools, and encouragement that help them …
Even before I became I mom, I had the desire to raise empowered children who would pursue success in all areas of life: health, wealth, knowledge, spirituality, connections and relationships, and more! Of course, I didn’t know that my journey included struggling as a single mom. The money conversation tends to go a little different …
One of the most treasured memories of my childhood was meeting my paternal grandmother. To our humble family, it was difficult to travel 6 hours using public transportation, leaving behind duties and chores, to walk for hours, and climb mud up to our knees to a remote destination. Mama Lidia was as beautiful as a …