The Everything Shower That Never Happens Anymore
Emily Hayes Emily Hayes

The Everything Shower That Never Happens Anymore

Motherhood turned my “everything shower” into a full-contact sport. I used to actually enjoy taking care of myself, now I’m breaking up sibling fights with conditioner still in my hair and negotiating with myself just to wash my face at night. This is the unfiltered truth about why mom self-care feels impossible…and how I’m learning to take myself off the bottom of my own list.

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The Default Parent Paradox:
Emily Hayes Emily Hayes

The Default Parent Paradox:

Being the default parent isn’t something you sign up for, it’s something you slowly become. And one day you look up and realize everyone else gets breaks… except you. This is the raw, funny, exhausting truth about why moms are always “on,” even when we’re desperate for two uninterrupted hours.

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The Thanksgiving Pressure Cooker (And Why Moms Deserve a Break)

The Thanksgiving Pressure Cooker (And Why Moms Deserve a Break)

Thanksgiving is supposed to feel warm and magical… yet somehow moms end up carrying all the stress. Hosting, cooking, managing kids, navigating in-laws, and trying to create “core memories” can feel overwhelming. Here’s your reminder that the holiday doesn’t have to be perfect, your presence is enough.

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