Motherhood Archives - Verified Mom http://www.verifiedmom.com/category/motherhood/ Unapologetically Me Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:26:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.verifiedmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-VMBookmark152152-32x32.png Motherhood Archives - Verified Mom http://www.verifiedmom.com/category/motherhood/ 32 32 Why It’s Okay Not to Have Everything Figured Out Post-High School https://www.verifiedmom.com/why-its-okay-not-to-have-everything-figured-out-post-high-school/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:26:17 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=19215 Embracing the Post-High School Journey

As parents, we often dream of a linear path for our children’s success: graduate high school, earn a college degree, land a great job, and settle into a comfortable, fulfilling life. However, reality is rarely so straightforward, especially in today’s complex world. My daughter, like many others, stands at the crossroads of adulthood, uncertain about her next steps post-high school. Her hesitation to dive into university life, coupled with the … Continue Reading...

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]]> Embracing the Post-High School Journey

As parents, we often dream of a linear path for our children’s success: graduate high school, earn a college degree, land a great job, and settle into a comfortable, fulfilling life. However, reality is rarely so straightforward, especially in today’s complex world. My daughter, like many others, stands at the crossroads of adulthood, uncertain about her next steps post-high school. Her hesitation to dive into university life, coupled with the … Continue Reading...

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]]> Handling Temper Tantrums with Grace and Understanding https://www.verifiedmom.com/handling-temper-tantrums/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:39:00 +0000 http://mwav.wordpress.com/?p=490 Handling Temper Tantrums

Every parent dreads it: the temper tantrum. Amplify that with a scene in a public space, like a store, and you have a scenario many might call their “ultimate parenting nightmare”. That was precisely the situation I found myself in recently. My 4-year-old decided that a store’s aisles were the perfect backdrop for a theatrical display of emotions, all because of a toy I felt wasn’t appropriate for her.

A Day at the Store: An

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]]> Handling Temper Tantrums

Every parent dreads it: the temper tantrum. Amplify that with a scene in a public space, like a store, and you have a scenario many might call their “ultimate parenting nightmare”. That was precisely the situation I found myself in recently. My 4-year-old decided that a store’s aisles were the perfect backdrop for a theatrical display of emotions, all because of a toy I felt wasn’t appropriate for her.

A Day at the Store: An

… Continue Reading...

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]]> A Guide to Overcoming the Back-to-School Blues https://www.verifiedmom.com/a-guide-to-overcoming-the-back-to-school-blues/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:25:32 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=19103 It’s that time of the year again! As the sun sets a tad earlier and the air carries a whisper of crispness, our homes are filled with the rustling of new backpacks, freshly sharpened pencils, and the slight tinge of anxiety accompanying the return to school.

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Yes, we’re talking about the back-to-school blues.

This transitional period can be tough for many, both for the children embarking on a … Continue Reading...

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]]> It’s that time of the year again! As the sun sets a tad earlier and the air carries a whisper of crispness, our homes are filled with the rustling of new backpacks, freshly sharpened pencils, and the slight tinge of anxiety accompanying the return to school.

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Yes, we’re talking about the back-to-school blues.

This transitional period can be tough for many, both for the children embarking on a … Continue Reading...

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]]> Celebrating the New School Year: 5 Fun Ideas! https://www.verifiedmom.com/celebrating-the-new-school-year-5-fun-ideas/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:05:07 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=19095 5 fun ideas for celebrating back to school

Ah, the scent of new notebooks, the feel of crisp pages, and the excitement of seeing friends after a long summer. The new school year is not just a return to routine, but a chance to embark on new adventures and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. And why not celebrate this new beginning? If you’re wondering how to usher in the school year with a bang, I’ve got some vibrant back-to-school … Continue Reading...

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]]> 5 fun ideas for celebrating back to school

Ah, the scent of new notebooks, the feel of crisp pages, and the excitement of seeing friends after a long summer. The new school year is not just a return to routine, but a chance to embark on new adventures and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. And why not celebrate this new beginning? If you’re wondering how to usher in the school year with a bang, I’ve got some vibrant back-to-school … Continue Reading...

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]]> Where do I go from here? https://www.verifiedmom.com/where-do-i-go-from-here/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:46:38 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=17330 This was in my drafts for 4 years and I don’t know why. Not much had changed during that time so it’s still somewhat fitting. Which is sad. At this point, I’ll just let you read it.

Where do I go from here?  That’s the question that I find myself asking too many times lately.  I never really gave much thought to where I would be or what my life would be like as a … Continue Reading...

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]]> This was in my drafts for 4 years and I don’t know why. Not much had changed during that time so it’s still somewhat fitting. Which is sad. At this point, I’ll just let you read it.

Where do I go from here?  That’s the question that I find myself asking too many times lately.  I never really gave much thought to where I would be or what my life would be like as a … Continue Reading...

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]]> Returning To Work: From Full-Time Mom to Full-Time Employee https://www.verifiedmom.com/returning-to-work/ Sat, 14 Oct 2017 21:58:19 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=17070 Returning to work has been nothing less than a heated discussion between my husband and I.  Tension had been building up for years.  It may have even led to some resentment.  It was decided, by both of us, that when we started our family, I would stay home and raise the kids.  At the time, it sounded like the perfect solution.  I would have been working to keep my kids in daycare; something I didn’t … Continue Reading...

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]]> Returning to work has been nothing less than a heated discussion between my husband and I.  Tension had been building up for years.  It may have even led to some resentment.  It was decided, by both of us, that when we started our family, I would stay home and raise the kids.  At the time, it sounded like the perfect solution.  I would have been working to keep my kids in daycare; something I didn’t … Continue Reading...

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]]> Sneaking is the new bingeing #MomSneak https://www.verifiedmom.com/sneaking-new-bingeing-momsneak/ https://www.verifiedmom.com/sneaking-new-bingeing-momsneak/#comments Tue, 25 Jul 2017 19:20:14 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=16451 Sneaking isn’t necessarily a bad thing.  It can actually be very healthy!  Moms, you know you’re busy and stressed.  The days start running together and sometimes can even be overwhelming.  We, as moms, need our “me time”.  The problem comes when you don’t know when to get that “me time” in.  We have to work it into our day somehow.  That is where the sneaking comes into play.  Whether you hide away in your bathroom … Continue Reading...

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]]> Sneaking isn’t necessarily a bad thing.  It can actually be very healthy!  Moms, you know you’re busy and stressed.  The days start running together and sometimes can even be overwhelming.  We, as moms, need our “me time”.  The problem comes when you don’t know when to get that “me time” in.  We have to work it into our day somehow.  That is where the sneaking comes into play.  Whether you hide away in your bathroom … Continue Reading...

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]]> https://www.verifiedmom.com/sneaking-new-bingeing-momsneak/feed/ 2 Special Christmas Gifts for the Fun Mom https://www.verifiedmom.com/special-christmas-gifts-fun-mom/ Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:10:59 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=16023 Finding those special Christmas gifts for the Fun Mom can sometimes be very daunting.  What do you get someone who always says she doesn’t want anything or is the hardest person to shop for?  I have a few ideas that might help to stir up your holiday gift giving creative mind.  The gifts I’m about to share with you are pretty inexpensive and range anywhere from $30 to $60.  That’s not bad at all for … Continue Reading...

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]]> Finding those special Christmas gifts for the Fun Mom can sometimes be very daunting.  What do you get someone who always says she doesn’t want anything or is the hardest person to shop for?  I have a few ideas that might help to stir up your holiday gift giving creative mind.  The gifts I’m about to share with you are pretty inexpensive and range anywhere from $30 to $60.  That’s not bad at all for … Continue Reading...

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]]> Woman Behind The Work: Jessica Peresta https://www.verifiedmom.com/woman-behind-the-work-jessica-peresta/ Tue, 22 Nov 2016 12:13:44 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=15874 Today I got to learn more about the amazing, Jessica from The Domestic Musician!  Jessica is a wife to an amazing man and mom to 3 little boys. She is a former public school elementary music teacher and piano lesson instructor who is turning her love for teaching music into online teaching.  She would like every child to have an opportunity to learn music through lessons (traditional or online), home music education, and in … Continue Reading...

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]]> Today I got to learn more about the amazing, Jessica from The Domestic Musician!  Jessica is a wife to an amazing man and mom to 3 little boys. She is a former public school elementary music teacher and piano lesson instructor who is turning her love for teaching music into online teaching.  She would like every child to have an opportunity to learn music through lessons (traditional or online), home music education, and in … Continue Reading...

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]]> Woman Behind The Work: Liba Lurie https://www.verifiedmom.com/woman-behind-work-liba-lurie/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 02:14:36 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=15788 I am kicking off the Woman Behind The Work series by introducing you to a wonderful woman who is also a psychologist and mother of four!  Liba Lurie is the founder of Motherhood In the Making.  She helps moms who feel overwhelmed and out of balance to regain their sense of calm, confidence, and connection to themselves and their kids.  Prior to becoming a working mom, Liba was living in Australia, having babies and … Continue Reading...

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]]> I am kicking off the Woman Behind The Work series by introducing you to a wonderful woman who is also a psychologist and mother of four!  Liba Lurie is the founder of Motherhood In the Making.  She helps moms who feel overwhelmed and out of balance to regain their sense of calm, confidence, and connection to themselves and their kids.  Prior to becoming a working mom, Liba was living in Australia, having babies and … Continue Reading...

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]]> I Quit!!!!!!! https://www.verifiedmom.com/i-quit/ https://www.verifiedmom.com/i-quit/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2015 09:19:59 +0000 http://www.myroadtosanity.com/?p=113  

Now if I can just get my brain to quit that would be perfect!  I don’t know what it is or why I do it, but my brain never stops.  Like ever!  I’m always thinking and usually it’s about what I’ve forgotten to do or something negative about myself.  I can’t get it to shut off.  I just want it to stop.  I want to rid myself of the negative thoughts and I want … Continue Reading...

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Now if I can just get my brain to quit that would be perfect!  I don’t know what it is or why I do it, but my brain never stops.  Like ever!  I’m always thinking and usually it’s about what I’ve forgotten to do or something negative about myself.  I can’t get it to shut off.  I just want it to stop.  I want to rid myself of the negative thoughts and I want … Continue Reading...

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]]> https://www.verifiedmom.com/i-quit/feed/ 1 Preparing for the Next Stage of Parenthood https://www.verifiedmom.com/preparing-for-the-next-stage-of-parenthood/ Sat, 16 May 2015 06:53:11 +0000 http://www.totstoteensmagazine.com/?p=9704 Parenthood – I’m Not Ready for College!

 

This has been an extremely tough last couple of weeks for me.  I am going to soon have two kids in middle school and one will be a senior in high school.  This is where I must start to prepare for the next stage in parenthood, the growing up to young adult stage.

No one told me this part of parenthood would be so heart-wrenching.  Not in … Continue Reading...

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This has been an extremely tough last couple of weeks for me.  I am going to soon have two kids in middle school and one will be a senior in high school.  This is where I must start to prepare for the next stage in parenthood, the growing up to young adult stage.

No one told me this part of parenthood would be so heart-wrenching.  Not in … Continue Reading...

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]]> Boys Teasing Girls Sends Wrong Message https://www.verifiedmom.com/boys-teasing-girls-sends-wrong-message/ Tue, 28 Apr 2015 10:25:44 +0000 http://www.myroadtosanity.com/?p=118 He Likes You, That’s Why He Teases You!

I can’t remember where or when, but I recall reading something about the relationship between boys and girls and how that shapes and molds us into the adults we are.  That isn’t the only thing that determines who we are of course, but what we are taught about the opposite sex is what determines how we respond or react to them.

Sending a Wrong Message of Love to Girls

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]]> He Likes You, That’s Why He Teases You!

I can’t remember where or when, but I recall reading something about the relationship between boys and girls and how that shapes and molds us into the adults we are.  That isn’t the only thing that determines who we are of course, but what we are taught about the opposite sex is what determines how we respond or react to them.

Sending a Wrong Message of Love to Girls

I can remember long ago when … Continue Reading...

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]]> Stop Taking Advantage Of Me! https://www.verifiedmom.com/stop-taking-advantage-of-me-2/ https://www.verifiedmom.com/stop-taking-advantage-of-me-2/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:28:45 +0000 http://www.myroadtosanity.com/?p=114 Stop Taking Advantage of Me!

I’m pretty tech savvy, I must admit.  I am self-taught in just about everything I do from running my own business to blogging.  I have learned it and applied it to everyday practices however I have one problem and it’s a doozy of a problem.  I’m too nice.  I am not a complete push over but for some reason so many people think it’s ok to walk all over me and my time.  I’m the … Continue Reading...

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]]> Stop Taking Advantage of Me!

I’m pretty tech savvy, I must admit.  I am self-taught in just about everything I do from running my own business to blogging.  I have learned it and applied it to everyday practices however I have one problem and it’s a doozy of a problem.  I’m too nice.  I am not a complete push over but for some reason so many people think it’s ok to walk all over me and my time.  I’m the … Continue Reading...

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]]> https://www.verifiedmom.com/stop-taking-advantage-of-me-2/feed/ 3 Enough Already With the Entitled Children! https://www.verifiedmom.com/enough-already-with-the-entitled-children/ https://www.verifiedmom.com/enough-already-with-the-entitled-children/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:22:11 +0000 http://www.myroadtosanity.com/?p=71 I can’t take it anymore!  These entitled children make me want to scream!

Say No to Entitled Children

You’ve seen it.  I’m sure you have.  Kids walking around like they do no wrong, disrespecting adults and people of authority, and parents who let them get away with everything.  It literally makes me want to scream…WAKE UP PARENTS, WAKE UP!!!!!!!  Stop living in a cloud!  Your kids are not as “good” as you think they are.  I repeat, your kids are … Continue Reading...

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]]> I can’t take it anymore!  These entitled children make me want to scream!

Say No to Entitled Children

You’ve seen it.  I’m sure you have.  Kids walking around like they do no wrong, disrespecting adults and people of authority, and parents who let them get away with everything.  It literally makes me want to scream…WAKE UP PARENTS, WAKE UP!!!!!!!  Stop living in a cloud!  Your kids are not as “good” as you think they are.  I repeat, your kids are … Continue Reading...

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]]> https://www.verifiedmom.com/enough-already-with-the-entitled-children/feed/ 8 My Rambling Rants https://www.verifiedmom.com/my-rambling-rants/ Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:14:19 +0000 http://www.myroadtosanity.com/?p=24 My life lately has been one massive downward spiral and I am not sure how much more I can physically or mentally handle.  I know the saying goes, God never gives you more than you can handle, and if this were the case, I’d be an effin real life Wonder Woman and all I’d have to do is spin around in a circle and all my problems would magically disappear.  I am going to try … Continue Reading...

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]]> My life lately has been one massive downward spiral and I am not sure how much more I can physically or mentally handle.  I know the saying goes, God never gives you more than you can handle, and if this were the case, I’d be an effin real life Wonder Woman and all I’d have to do is spin around in a circle and all my problems would magically disappear.  I am going to try … Continue Reading...

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