Mommy Happiness Challenge Day 1

by Jessica Lynn // May 1, 2015 // 11 Comments

It is day one of your Mommy Happiness Challenge! I hope you have been thinking about what your challenge could look like for you. Before I had kids, I knew exactly the type of mother I was going to be.... Continue reading →

31 Day Mommy Happiness Challenge

by Jessica Lynn // April 22, 2015 // 4 Comments

When you are a therapist, the topic of self-care comes up frequently. It is taught in school and it is something that is talked about in your career because of the work that you do. I can only image... Continue reading →

Birthing Day(s)

by Jessica Lynn // October 27, 2014 // 2 Comments

My son turns 4 tomorrow. I have mixed feelings this time of year-feelings you may be surprised to read. But I have now given myself permission to admit this to myself and others. On my son’s first birthday, I got many... Continue reading →

Why I Might Actually Tell A Pregnant Woman The Truth About Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood

by Jessica Lynn // June 27, 2014 // 2 Comments

There seems to be a trend to write about what not to say to pregnant women. The articles usually suggest not commenting about their body, telling them about your birth, asking how they will feed their baby, commenting on names... Continue reading →

Working through the Mommy Guilt

by Jessica Lynn // May 26, 2014 // No Comments

This week my husband and I celebrate our 8 year anniversary. Instead of doing the usually dinner date night, he arranged to have his parents come over during the day. He surprised me with a picnic by the water, a... Continue reading →

I Am a Mom and I Am Vulnerable

by Jessica Lynn // May 22, 2014 // 1 Comment

Something I admire about my young children is that they do not yet understand the fear of being judged. They are open with their feelings, share experiences and do what makes them happy. For myself, I have limited my... Continue reading →

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