Tag: reflection
Extreme Mom Guilt
Who else suffers from "Mom Guilt"? Raise your hand. I'm definitely raising my hand.
I've spoken to so many moms who experience mom guilt, but...
Somewhere Between Gen-X and Millennial
Hi, my name is Tara Jo and I am a labeled Millennial, stuck in a Gen-Xer's mentality.
One of my first “I’m in trouble” memories...
Did My Child Just Do That?!
As a mother, you often forget to look at yourself in the mirror before leaving the house. Fortunately, so far I’ve remembered the “amazingly...
Mom Guilt; The Lies We Tell Ourselves
Oh, the dreaded mom guilt. It creeps in and takes a hold of us when we least expect it. It can control us; feeding...
An Open Letter to My Youngest Son
Dear Youngest Son,
I'm sorry your 2020-2021 school year was supposed to be my last year with you all to myself. We were going to...
Thanks, But No Thanks
Ever have a day when you have to say, "Thanks, but no thanks?" The other day I took my youngest son to Costco. We...
Where You Come From :: The Importance of DNA Testing
Right after the pandemic started, our daughter did a virtual summer camp where she learned about history and cultures from around the world. One...
It’s OK for My Kid to be LGBT+
My parents separated when I was in middle school. My mom was the first of my parents to come out. At that time, we...
10 Pounds in a 5 Pound Bag
There’s never been enough time in my day – or life – since becoming a mom. Seems like I always had to cram everything...
Dating? Not This Mama.
Dating? Not this Mama. Do you know what happens when you assume? You could potentially agitate "the beast"! Take that as you will. "The...