Tag Archives: stay-at-home mom

Hey, It’s Okay!: Comparing Your Child to Her Peers

If you are a mother, chances are you have heard advice against comparing your child to his or her peers.…

Everything Changes: Sending My Firstborn to Kindergarten

“Long ago Laura had walked with Mary on the prairies of Dakota; the sun had gone down and blue shadows filled…

One Year of Freelance Writing: Things I’ve Learned

I’ve just hit my one-year mark as a freelance writer.  Prior to embarking on this new venture, I spent my…

Not “Just” a Mom: 10 Other Things that Define Me

My youngest daughter just turned three over the weekend. One of her requests was a pink polka dot cake. She…

A Day in the Life of a Mom with Two Ballerina Princesses

What is a day in my life like, you ask? Well, honestly, my days get switched up so much that…

Enjoying a Slower Pace: A Day in the Life of a Stay-At-Home Mom

I’m a stay-at-home mom and have been since the birth of our first child. At the moment, I bring no…

Too Many Hats? A Day in the Life of a Home Schooling Mom

We moms wear many hats. When I was a full-time working mom of four, I thought I had a lot…

The Mythology of Having it All

Keeping my 5-year-old company while I work. Can women really have it all? This question is a recent media obsession,…

Many Jobs, One Mom

Hi there, I’m new around here. My name is Amy and I’m a 30 year old momma, college student, wife,…

Five Misconceptions About Freelance Writers

  This June will mark two years since I became a full-time freelance writer. I’ve learned a lot about working…