"You seem to give me the worst-case scenarios. Can we consider the best one or somewhere between?" My oldest daughter said. Her words stopped me in my tracks. Lately, my mind has lived in the worst, most negative thoughts. I point out...
I'm a mother of seven. Yes, you heard that right – seven amazing children! When I was just 18 years old and had my first baby, I didn't initially embrace breastfeeding. It was something the women in my family did not...
I recently had a hysterectomy, and while I felt prepared, there were some aspects of the surgery and recovery process that I wasn't fully prepared for. Here are some insights on recovering from a hysterectomy. The Emotional Aspect I would love...
World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7, 2023 ** This blog post is in no way written to shame any mother who chose not to or was unable to breastfeed. As mothers, we will encourage and empower each along the way...
As a mother, you love and care for your family deeply. That love and care extends far beyond the present. While nurturing your children and creating a loving home are undoubtedly essential, have you considered what would happen to your...
We’ve all heard the old adage “You can’t pour from an empty cup” or “You can’t give what you don’t have.” Being a mom is a full-time job and an exhausting one at that. All the more reason that it’s...
Mamas, the last thing we need to do for our mental and physical health is sacrifice our sleep in the name of everything we do on any given day. Self-care is health care, and we are not being selfish...
Three words every parent dreads... Car. Rider. Line. As a teacher, I have first-hand experience with car rider line. I'm constantly swiveling my head back and forth to ensure precious babes are safe from a sea of moving cars. On a...
  I recently went to my gynecologist because of some issues with my menstrual cycle. The ultrasound showed that I had a fibroid cyst. Because the size of it was concerning, my doctor presented me with a few options. I am...
We've discussed the many reasons a bedtime routine is essential to improve sleep quality for people of all ages, not just our kiddos. The first article in this series, "Even Mommy Needs a Good Bedtime Routine," discusses all of...

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The 2024 Pensacola Mom Collective Summer Camp Guide is here! We are so grateful to Bill Sheffield Realty for sponsoring this guide & helping us bring you...