RealityMoms

Every year, I looked online to find out what my daughter, (later grandsons), would be studying in school: missions, state capitols, sea life, etc. Then I planned summer trips to places where they could experience them firsthand. More #parentingtips on roadtofreecollege.com

If you’re in search of a dose of wellness this winter, you’re not alone. #mamatime via @TheMomAtLaw realitymoms.rocks/8-satisfying-w… realitymoms.rocks/8-satisfying-w…

If you’re in search of a dose of wellness this winter, you’re not alone. #health via @TheMomAtLaw realitymoms.rocks/8-satisfying-w… realitymoms.rocks/8-satisfying-w…

I am not new to camping...or even glamping. But until now, I haven't shared it with my children. realitymoms.rocks/bonnechere-pro…

The future for my kids’ mother was on the line and ten years ago there wasn’t a drug that could help me. #PostPartumDepression via @joeyfortman realitymoms.rocks/drug-for-postp…

I understand that having your child start kindergarten is hard for many parents. But for me it’s not. realitymoms.rocks/ready-for-kind…

Home staging helps potential buyers imagine themselves living there. But kids are kids, so how do you subtract the “living” from your home while you’re still living there? via @LiveBySurprise realitymoms.rocks/staging-home-s…

13. Maybe someone thinks I’m a good mom because I said no to the cookie. 14. Mmmmmmm...cookies. realitymoms.rocks/realitymom-tho…

The decision to take medication to address mental health issues can feel be very difficult...and just as difficult, the decision to come off the meds. realitymoms.rocks/went-off-medic…

Body confidence is not about identifying with the shape of the day. It’s knowing you are more than your appearance and feeling comfortable in your skin. It comes from within. #RealityMoms realitymoms.rocks/dear-mermaids-…

My teen looked me in the eye and lied. The words that left her mouth were the inverse of the truth and I knew it. She knew it. And she knew I knew. realitymoms.rocks/what-to-do-whe…

There it was, staring me right in the face. I am no different today than I was back then. I am the same crappy mom. Thanks Facebook. realitymoms.rocks/when-facebook-…

Then: Rock-scrambling with cliffs on both sides? “No problem!” Now: A slight incline with some sand? “Ack! Hold onto my hand!” How has being a parent changed your vacations? realitymoms.rocks/mom-perspectiv…

"I can’t find it" - Usually translates to “I haven’t really looked, will you look for me?” #survivingteens realitymoms.rocks/surviving-teen…

My kids will remember all kinds of things we did this summer, but when I ask them what they loved the most they tell me the tiny things we did where it was just us. realitymoms.rocks/holding-space-…

Is it appropriate to ask, “Are You About To Get Your Period?” when my wife/girlfriend disagrees with me? Answers to this and other similar questions... realitymoms.rocks/when-is-it-app…

Recently there has been a unhappiness in me I couldn’t identify. Now I understand. It’s natural I didn’t have the date in mind. We barely speak of you. Of your loss. realitymoms.rocks/miscarriage/

I had six weeks of maternity leave. It was hardly enough time to feel comfortable with the idea of my child no longer needing me. realitymoms.rocks/family-conscio…

I don’t know your life. This doesn’t mean I don’t care about it. I am glad to listen, should you chose to tell me. #BePositive realitymoms.rocks/dont-know-your…

Wish I would have known more about #postpartumdepression then. I wish I would have tried harder to be a better friend to her. via @joeyfortman realitymoms.rocks/postpartum-dep…