encouragement for mothers Archives - The Many Little Joys

Next time you look at a picture-perfect photo, remember that there is almost always more to the story than meets the eye.

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What you DON’T see when you look at my picture-perfect photos

A toast to mothers…

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A toast to mothers…

When you wonder if you’re a good mom…

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When you wonder if you’re a good mom…

You you ever find yourself wondering WHY you do all the things you do as a mom? Here's what I learned about my purpose in mothering...all while digging in the sandbox.

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Life lessons from the sandbox & my purpose in mothering

Somewhere between age three and thirty, we complicate the process of making friends. Here's what my four-year-old is teaching me about reaching out to others.

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What my four-year-old taught me about making friends

Moms have to do it all...or do they? When we understand the full cost of the choices we make, we are able to let go of perfectionism and better utilize our time and energy to focus on what matters most in life.

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Letting go of perfectionism: understanding opportunity cost in motherhood

Things we forget when we grow up

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Things we forget when we grow up

In a virtual world of "Pinterest perfection," let's remember to celebrate the beauty of the everyday, imperfect realities of life and motherhood, even when they don't seem particularly share-worthy.

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Motherhood Uncropped

I gain strength and wisdom as I consider the many women who have gone before me, paving the way for my own journey through womanhood and motherhood.

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To the women who have gone before