Category: Motherhood
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🎄 December Is Here… And So Begins the Christmas Season
The moment December arrives, something shifts in the atmosphere. There’s an unspoken agreement that the Christmas season has officially begun. Music changes, décor comes out of storage, lights start glowing earlier, and families begin preparing traditions that will carry them straight into the end of the year. For many, this month opens the door to…
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From a Size 8 to a Size 14: Learning to Love the Woman I Am Becoming
For the longest time, my body felt like a project. Something to fix. Something to shrink. Something to “get back.” I went from a size 8 to a size 14, and for a while, that number felt like it was shouting at me louder than anything else in my life. I kept trying to lose…
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When It Doesn’t Feel Like There’s a Lot to Be Thankful For
This Thanksgiving, I have to admit — it doesn’t always feel like there’s a lot to be thankful for. Life isn’t exactly how I pictured it. I don’t have a career that generates consistent income yet, and I can see the wear and tear on my husband from his strenuous job. Still, he’s in the…
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Where Are the Girls Who Love Science?
This past weekend reminded me why I’ve always loved science. As someone with a degree in biochemistry, science has always been part of how I see the world — from how our skin reacts to different ingredients to the way our bodies function on a molecular level. When I was younger, I dreamed of becoming…
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Breaking the Cycle: Learning a New Way to Discipline My Children
Motherhood has been one of the most refining experiences of my life. When I first became a mom, I thought discipline would come naturally because I already had a model: the way I was raised. For years, I believed that discipline was simple — you repeat what your parents did. After all, I “turned out…
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Teaching Kids to Count and Read: A Natural Part of Parenting
Many parents don’t realize it, but home education is already a part of everyday life. Whether you’re counting toys as you tidy up, reading bedtime stories, or singing along to your child’s favorite songs, you’re laying the foundation for literacy and numeracy. Teaching kids to count and read doesn’t have to be daunting—it’s something most…
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Knix Best of Knix Sale – Save Big on Leakproof Underwear & Bras (September 24–30)
The sale runs only from September 24 to September 30, 2025. The most popular styles and sizes sell out quickly, so if you’ve had your eye on something, now is the time. 👉 Shop the Best of Knix Sale online or in Knix stores, and don’t forget to add code AMBIAMSANDYESPRIT at checkout for extra…
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The Hidden Weight of Extracurriculars
I never got to do extracurriculars as a child. No sports, no music lessons, no dance recitals. My childhood was about survival—sometimes even without a home to call our own. I promised myself that if I ever had children, I would give them the childhood I never had. One filled with opportunity, stability, and joy.…
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When Showing Up as a Mom Feels Hard
Motherhood is beautiful, but if I’m being honest, it can also feel unbearably heavy. Lately, I’ve found myself in one of those seasons where showing up the way I want to feels impossible. Recently, I shared a paid Instagram post—something that should’ve felt like an accomplishment. But when the engagement was low, instead of celebrating,…
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