Working parent households are always short on time. I know that’s a broad statement, but in my experience it’s true. There are not enough hours in the day, or days in the week, to get everything done. And when the holidays are approaching your time becomes even more precious. I don’t know about you, but […]
How to keep a healthy mental state when life gets stressful
This fall both my husband and I are treading new paths with our careers. My change was my decision; his change forced by circumstances. This means life will have a lot of unknowns, and it’s all happening during the first few weeks of the new school year! I am stressed out beyond belief. I’m not […]
Children or career? You can have both!
*Children or career? You can have both! is a guest post. If you are interested in writing for A Modern Mom’s Life, please visit my guest posting page.* During my recent annual exam, the Nurse Practitioner I see, who genuinely knows me and engages in real “what’s new” conversations with me, asked how my work life […]
How can we battle the dreaded overwhelm?
Families today lead very busy lives. The pressure to “do it all” is overwhelming. Do you ever stop and think about all the things we are expected to do in our lives? Make sure the kids get so many minutes of active time, outdoor time, learning time, chore time, and down time. Be sure you’re […]
Tips for Surviving a Busy Family Schedule
If you’ve been reading my posts for a while, you’ll know my life is very busy. Both my husband and I work outside the home, I am the sole proprietor of this here blog, I write for a local media outlet and my girls take eight hours of dance classes each week. (I also take […]