Here’s where you can find all of my insights, thoughts, feelings, and advice on the crazy journey that is parenting!
When divorce and parenting become intertwined, there can be lots of strong feelings. If there’s one thing I’ve learned through this process, though, is that I’m extremely grateful to co-parent with someone who is as equally committed to my daughter’s happiness as I am. … More Why We’re Committed to Peaceful Co-Parenting
My first chapter of parenting was very different from one I had ever dreamt up as a kid. Although there were many unique challenges I faced during pregnancy and my first few years of motherhood, there are three that stand out as the hardest. … More The Hardest Parts of Becoming a Mom at 19
When I was pregnant, there was no discussion on what my baby would call me, her dad, or her grandparents beyond, “Grandma wants to be called Mimi instead,” or “Instead of daddy, let’s teach her ‘papi’ in Spanish.” The fundamentals were not at issue: I am the mom, and dad is the dad. But what … More My Thoughts on Stepparenting, Pt. 2
What do you think of when you think of a step mom? Before I began to step into my role as a step/bonus mom, thinking of stepmom usually conjured images of the evil stepmother from Cinderella or the ostracized stepmom from The Parent Trap. The role of a stepmom tends to have a pretty negative … More My Thoughts on Stepparenting, Pt. I
On January 11th, I turned 25 years old! I’m just now getting to the point where my age seems to match up with how I feel. When I was in middle school and high school, people commented on how mature I was for my age or how I seemed older than I was. As a … More 10 Things I’ve Learned in 25 Years
This post is in honor of my mom’s birthday, because I don’t have much to give other than what I can make or write with my own two hands. Happy birthday, Mom! I remember my first night at college like it was yesterday. My family all flew out to Hawaii with me to help me … More Lessons from My Mom
I stared blankly at the homework assignment, stumped and unsure of what the correct answer was. This is a feeling I’ve gotten used to since starting law school over a month ago; I often stare at my homework in a confused haze, wondering what it even means. But this instance was weird because I was … More Love Makes A Family
I snapped my laptop shut and let out a long sigh, relieved to be done with school work for the day. I was ready to get started on laundry and get things ready for bedtime, when I heard clapping, followed by: “Yay, mommy is done with homework! Can you play with me now?” My heart … More What I Hope My Daughter Sees
Step by Step Parenting 