Mom [guilt] Confessions

Mom guilt defined Mom guilt can be described as a “pervasive feeling of not doing enough as a parent, not doing things right, or making decisions that may ‘mess up’ your kids in the long run.”  https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/mom-guilt#definition Mom guilt can go up and down throughout motherhood. One day you can feel like everything and everyone is completely under control and […]

Top 3 Posts of 2021

It is always an excellent habit to look back on a period of time you have lived in order to make changes for improvements in the future. Find Your Flourish! is no different. I want to look at the top 3 posts of 2021. I focused on these posts as they had the most engagement from readers. I also picked […]

Here Comes Santa Claus and Other Lies Moms Tell

Honest: free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere https://languages.oup.com/google-dictionary-en/ Santa Claus and our family As we head into the holidays, there will be many stories of Santa Claus, his elves, and his reindeer told to eager listening children. Are your children included in this group? Currently, my toddler is in that bunch. She wants to hear all about Santa Claus and […]

Christmas Break Activities for Families

Christmas break can be a time of fun and relaxation if you plan it right. Planning your activities ahead of time can help decrease stress while allowing you to be able to participate in activities that you enjoy. Sometimes we all just need a break from our usual routine. One of the benefits of homeschooling is schedule flexibility. Depending on […]

How to Return the Gift of Mom Guilt

The holiday time is wonderful for spending time with your family, making memories, experiencing relaxation. This time can also increase stress levels and anxiety in some. Mom guilt is the gift that continues to give to moms throughout the year. It can be extra strong during holiday time. The gift of mom guilt is not one that you want to keep […]

Share Your Morning Routine

Prompt #2: November 2, 2021 Good morning! The beginning of something sets the tone for the rest of that thing. This is true for your morning routine and its involvement in the rest of your day. I am truly into productivity, planning, and prepping so mornings are definitely a time that I hold sacred. I am all about planning my […]

Mom Guilt: It’s Back!

Installment #3 Mom guilt can continue to resurface at various times throughout your motherhood journey. Have you had the guilty feeling recently? Mom guilt can come in at different times. You have to stand strong against it because it can cost you precious moments of joy. I have felt mom guilt several times during the past few months, but I […]