I wrote this post a year ago when I had three kids under five. I was very tired then—still am. I never published it because I didn’t want to make anyone feel “guilty” about having a hard time with mothering in the early years. Many mamas write about embracing motherhood only to have others come… Read More
Dear yayas, At what age is it okay to take kids to the movie theater? I feel like people are all over the map with this one. Some friends have said they feel like kids ruin the movie experience for others (including during kid movies!). Another friend says that it’s too loud for kids under… Read More
Dear yayas, I have been lucky enough to get to stay home with my daughter who recently turned 1 but to be honest, I’m a little nervous to stay home with my now toddler. I am considering going back to work in the Fall and it makes me feel guilty, but also a little scared.… Read More
Dear yayas, I’m a boy mom; I have two awesome boys ages (almost) 2 and (almost) 4. It feels like I live in a whole different world than most of my friends (especially the ones who have at least one girl). There’s not a lot of quiet moments in my house. It feels like all… Read More
Dear yayas, How do you know when you’re “done” having kids? We have two children–one boy and one girl–and I just don’t feel like I’m done having babies. My partner is on the fence. We know there’s a lot of factors to consider, but does this feeling of wanting more ever go away? – Pondering… Read More