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Author: Lindsay Durrenberger

5 Reasons Halloween is the Worst

October 7, 2019

By Lindsay Durrenberger

It’s not enough that I vehemently despise Halloween – now I HAVE to let my kids dress up and ask strangers for candy or else I’m a terrible mom?

I’m Afraid to Stop Breastfeeding

September 30, 2019

By Lindsay Durrenberger

I’m afraid that breastfeeding is the only thing I’m good at as a mother.

I’m Done Buying All Organic Food and I Don’t Even Feel Bad

September 23, 2019

By Lindsay Durrenberger

After my first son was born I’d go to the farmers’ market and grab homegrown, organic fruits and vegetables to make my own baby food. It was such a huge pain in the neck, but the alternative was poisoning my offspring, which was obviously a terrible choice.

An Open Letter To My Son’s Teacher During Spring Break

April 8, 2019

By Lindsay Durrenberger

Raise your glass, sister, and toast yourself. You’ve made it this far into the school year without losing your mind, and you deserve this break.

We Need to Break the Stigma of Marriage Counseling

March 10, 2019

By Lindsay Durrenberger

I’ve got to tell you – this stigma surrounding marriage counseling? It’s tired and unhelpful. It’s time to shut it down once and for all.

Moms, Let’s Stop Feeling Guilty About Daycare

February 10, 2019

By Lindsay Durrenberger

Until we changed things up, everyone — my husband, my kids, my clients and me– was getting the short end of the stick.

The 5 Self-Care New Year’s Resolutions I’m Making This Year

January 6, 2019

By Lindsay Durrenberger

The WHY behind my New Year’s resolutions is SO crucial that I simply can’t afford to break my resolutions– my family’s depending on me to keep them.

6 Ways to Prioritize Self-Care During the Holidays

December 9, 2018

By Lindsay Durrenberger

This time of the year really, truly can be the best time of the year. But it can also kind of be the worst, if you don’t take care of yourself. Here’s how.

Why Did It Take This for Me to Prioritize Self-Care?

October 29, 2018

By Lindsay Durrenberger

A few hours later, when I returned to my body, I fell apart in a heap of tears and asked both my children and my husband for forgiveness.

4 Ways to Make Halloween Suck Less

October 8, 2018

By Lindsay Durrenberger

If your kids love Halloween but you’d rather skip right past it, here’s how to make this holiday suck just a little bit less.

Open Letter to a First-Time Kindergarten Mama

September 3, 2018

By Lindsay Durrenberger

As you walk onto the school grounds with your little one’s hand in yours, his or her backpack nearly the same size as them, I see the struggle on your face.

The Secret to a Killer Sex Life When You’ve Got Small Kids

August 21, 2018

By Lindsay Durrenberger

My husband I have two young kids, and while we’ve never been more exhausted in our lives, our sex life is incredible at this stage. Here’s why.

The Phrase Every New Mom Needs to Keep in Her Back Pocket

May 21, 2018

By Lindsay Durrenberger

Right after I gave birth to my first son, the nurses warned me not to put him down to sleep on his stomach. But every time, I did, he’d wake up and begin choking. At first, I agonized over this…

Why I Won’t Bend to the Potty Training Peer Pressure

April 30, 2018

By Lindsay Durrenberger

This time around, I don’t care what people think of my parenting style, my child, or me.

4 Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Kids

February 6, 2018

By Lindsay Durrenberger

The cool thing about having a relatively chill Valentine’s Day tradition with my husband means I really get to go all out on the mushy stuff with my kids.

10 New Year’s Resolutions I Have No Business Trying to Make

December 23, 2017

By Lindsay Durrenberger

In 2018, I will definitely be a better mother than I was in 2017. Just not in these ways.

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