MothersRest

The one-week sleep challenge

“Tired? Go to bed. That’s the place for you.” My husband likes to toss this my way when I yawn and say, “Dude, I. am. sleepy!” And it irks me, because I have lots to do. Going to bed right...

How my kid almost crushed my marriage

Tips for how to connect with your spouse after baby arrives: see a marriage counselor, go on a date and have more sex. So your bundle of joy doesn't crush your love life.

We are watching. We will not be silent.

Reflections on feminism and the Women's March, on love vs. hate, on action vs. helplessness. Because sometimes you've got to get political.

Dear early riser, please stay in bed

My oldest wakes up at 5:30am. Nope, I didn’t stutter. That’s right, 5:30-A-M! Anyone else feeling my pain? My kid has done this since he was a baby. Before he was weaned, I nursed him back to sleep for another...

Sleep training for yo mommas

7 tips to help you conquer insomnia and achieve your sleep goals. So you can actually get some sleep.

Make America great again. Because our children are watching.

As a registered Independent, I lean Democrat. Then vote however I want. Which means during the 2016 election season, I voted in the Republican primary – for anyone other than Trump. It didn’t make any difference, but it did make...

How to be a Rock Star Dad

Ok, listen up, baby daddy! This advice applies to Valentine’s Day, Christmas Day, Mother’s Day, Birth Day, Anniversary Day. Instead of getting Miss Thang more stuff to dust, or flowers that will wilt or more bling to wear… Here’s what...

That time I married the same guy TWICE

Who makes good, lifelong decisions at 24? Sometimes you have to go through the journey of divorce to realize love is unconditional.

It ain’t E.A.S.Y being the baby whisperer

Hey there, new mom! How many parenting books have you read today? Two? Five? None? If you answered none, you’re my new hero (or maybe you’re just too tired to cram words into your brain.) Also, I don’t believe you....

Sleep when the baby sleeps

Ah, the old “sleep when the baby sleeps” advice. Who does that? Can you find 10 minutes in your day when sweetness is snoozing to catch up on some zzzzz’s? Can you commit to dropping everything to hit the hay?...

Join the MothersRest fun on Facebook

Hey, Facebook-loving girlies, I know you are totally looking for one more group to join. Because you want to procrastinate from life a bit longer. (I mean us moms need something to zone out on when we can’t escape to...

Mommy Brain: how to fight the fog

You’ve got Mommy Brain, huh? Does this sound familiar? Your new bundle of joy (or old bundle of joy if your 5-year-old hates sleep, your partner snores, or your dog dream-barks) keeps waking you up at night. You never get...

Use your words, my darling rage-child

My child is destined to be a sociopath. How often does that cross your mind? Never? I don’t believe you. How about when the bear lovie turns into a projectile aimed at #RockStarDad’s crotch? Or when the dog is pummeled...

Hey pretty girl, beware the boogie man: Human trafficking is real

Human trafficking is a significant problem around the world. With women and girls sold into sexual slavery on an increasing basis. Hey pretty girl, with your sights set on traveling abroad, you must be aware of the dangers that lurk....