The day my son was born, the constant screeches, screams, and painful cries began. The image of the sweet, sleepy newborn I had envisioned was not the 6 lb. 15 oz. boy laid in my arms after a long,...
A therapist once told me that I was extremely self-reflective. To this day, I’m unsure whether that was meant as a compliment or a correction, but the statement is true. I love to dig into my “whys”, hold them...
There's something about becoming a parent that seems to make even perfect strangers think you need their help. Whether it's family members, that lady in line next to you at the grocery store, or even other moms, the deluge...
I Sometimes Resent my Own Emotions.
But why? They are my emotions, they are real, and they are valid. So, why do I feel guilty when I feel certain things?
For example, recently my husband mentioned the idea of having another...
There is nothing wrong with a little family competition. Actually, competition will come with life and the earlier we allow our children the space to be competitive, the quicker they learn to be team players and handle defeat. No,...
I was 27 when I married; he was almost 30. I had planned out our life in my "most organized" fashion: three years of wedded bliss and then family -- sounds good, right?! But a mere five months after...
It is official, I have turned into that mom. You know, the ones who say the phrase "I will never"? Several years later, those "not evers" turn into quite frequent occurrences. Its a dark day my mother warned me...
I'll go ahead and admit what no one wants to: I used to be addicted to using my cell phone in the car. I would talk. I would text. I would check social media. I would even check bank...
Coffeehouse Clarity
A recent trip to a coffee shop offered me a reminder I want to carry into the New Year. Sharing with others, I realize, seems like the best way to help me internalize this message.
Finding myself in need...
A fellow Birmingham Moms Blog contributor recently penned a post that struck all the Bonus Mom chords in my heart. I connected to every word. By the end, I was celebrating her story like my favorite football team had...
In + Around Birmingham
The Best Family Events at the BJCC : Summer 2024
Summer is right around the corner, and Birmingham Mom Collective is thrilled to tell local families about all the exciting, family-friendly events coming to...
