Tag: self-esteem
Body Image and My Tween Daughter: “I Won’t Buy That Size”
Spring is here! It's time to swap winter sweats for spring shorts, sweatshirts for t-shirts, and boots for flip flops. Who else is ready?
I...
Just Take the Picture – You Don’t Need to Look Thinner
The other day, I saw a blog post on Pinterest that was a how-to guide for posing yourself to look thinner in pictures. I...
To the Mom Struggling With Self-Esteem
I see you pulling at your leggings, making sure they’re high enough to hold in that stubborn leftover baby weight.
I see you checking the...
Feel Irresistible in Your Body, Stretch Marks and All
If you have been paying attention, you may have noticed that we are in the midst of a slow march toward full body positivity....
Why I Traded “Competitive” for “Healthy”
I gained five pounds the week I turned 30.
To be fair, the first two pounds crept on over the holiday season, as that pesky...
9 Things I Want My Daughter to Know About Her Body...
"Body-positive"
"Body-confident"
"Body-shaming"
These are the body-buzz-words of our lives. Sorting through all of these image-related sound bites and messages is really difficult to do when everywhere...
Getting Fit in a Looks-Obsessed World
Let's face it, women are under a lot of pressure to look a certain way in our culture. We are bombarded with images, articles,...
Rock Your “Summer Bod” With Pride, Mamas!
As I looked in the mirror, tears streamed down my face at the sight of my reflection; I no longer felt comfortable in my old two...
The Love Letter Every Mom Should Write
It happens every year.
It's my birthday, or Mother's Day, and while I would never say it, a little part of my heart is waiting...
You’re Much More Than “Just a” Stay At Home Mom
I'm a stay at home mom. I do work about two hours per week teaching birth classes out of my home, but I don't...
What I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self
Looking through old pictures the other day, I saw myself. As usual, I was trying to hide behind a friend. My arms were crossed in...
Raising Our Girls in a Miley Cyrus World
She was beautiful.
Her long, blonde hair was pulled into a messy bun on top of her dainty head. Her skin was golden, evidence of...