Navigating Early Puberty: A Mom’s Honest Thoughts & Gentle Guidance As moms, we know our little ones will grow up one day. But nothing quite prepares us for the moment childhood meets adolescence much sooner than expected. Early puberty is one of those topics that catches many parents — especially moms — by surprise. I […]
As a mom of two, I understand the whirlwind of emotions and responsibilities that come with motherhood. Mother’s Day is a special occasion to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible journey we embark on daily. Drawing from my experiences and insights shared on Momlifeandlifestyle.com, here are some heartfelt ideas to make this Mother’s Day truly […]
Mornings in a mom’s world can feel like a whirlwind of chaos — waking up groggy, managing the kids, getting breakfast ready, and maybe even prepping for work. But with a little structure, your mornings can become calm, productive, and even enjoyable. In this blog post, I’m sharing simple morning routines for moms that help […]
I return home from dropping off my third grader at school, finish my morning coffee, check social media, and retreat upstairs when the phone rings. Three thoughts pop into my head: “Thank God I remembered to unmute the ringer,” “Where did I leave my cell?” and, “What did Giorgio do now?” I run downstairs to […]
Recently, in the middle of a busy day, I heard a dog barking in my yard. It sounded like my son’s dog, Caesar. I stormed outside and there was Caesar in my garden staring at me with his cute eyes. My adult son Ryan was nowhere to be found. Ryan wouldn’t dare drop his dog […]
I’m an old-fashioned type of girl. Keeping pace and translating our digital world is spinning my skull like a gravitron at a fair. Today’s digital planners let me, despite my best efforts, plan meetings at night instead of during the day. I can’t be the only one! I prefer the clouds in the sky to […]
Author Heather Wallace in the barn with her three daughters. Photo by Jesse Conway Photography As mothers, we often find it difficult to combine work and family. We often put everyone else’s needs first and think of ourselves last. But when these mothers are riders, the passion is still there, and it’s one more thing […]
Both parents and non-parents reported high levels of exercise and play with their pets. (Pexels photo) Have you noticed lately that more cats are riding in strollers? Or bumper stickers that say “I love my Granddogs”? You don’t make it up. More and more people are investing a lot of time, money and attention in […]
“I’m not getting along.” Four words. Simple in shape. Straight on in meaning. But so often they have to be taken from our lips. Speaking of which, a sign of weakness as we try to live up to society’s expectations of the career woman who can have it all. “Sure, this is life and I […]
For five years, Working Mother has partnered with SHOOK Research to identify the top wealth advisor moms across the country. This year’s list has expanded to feature 500 of the most successful mothers working in financial advising today. Check out the full list of 2021 Top Wealth Advisor Moms here and check out more on […]
On March 18th, 2020 my sons daycare center was closed and our nanny quit. All of a sudden I had a 4 month old, a 3 year old and a demanding job. “No problem,” I thought. “I can definitely do this for a month. It will be fun!” Joke is on me. When the pandemic […]
A mother in Lawrence, Indiana, is dissatisfied with her son’s school after a teacher cuts his hair without asking her permission. Nikki Battle said a Lawrence Central High School PE teacher cut the hair of her 17-year-old son, Jonathan Battle-Hayum, along with his eyebrows and facial hair, leaving bald spots and nicks. Jonathan let his […]
