Melinda Gutierrez+FollowWhy Was I Always Yelling? It Wasn’t Just BurnoutThought I was just an exhausted mom losing it on my kids, but turns out, perimenopause hit me in my 30s—way earlier than I expected. Anxiety, insomnia, wild mood swings, and yelling at my kids became my new normal. My first doctor brushed it off as stress, but after some digging (and a new doc), I finally got the help I needed. Moms: if you feel off, trust your gut. Hormones are wild! #Health #BodyHealth #momlife10Share
jenniferedwards+FollowI literally just bought milk, eggs, and bread... how was this $45? 😭Is it just me, or did grocery prices jump AGAIN right after Thanksgiving? I went to [Local Grocery Store Name] to restock the basics after the holiday. No fancy stuff, just the essentials. I walked out with two flimsy plastic bags, and the total was nearly $80. The price of eggs in my area is creeping back up to $5 a dozen. I’m honestly dreading the Christmas dinner shopping list. How are you guys adjusting your grocery budget for December? Are we all just eating pasta until New Year's? #GroceryPrices #Inflation #CostOfLiving #BudgetEats #StickerShock #MomLife #HolidayBudget20Share
sgarcia+FollowMy 12 Year Old Daughter is Obese. How Can I Politely Tell Her We Are Going To Put Her On a Diet?When I first asked this question, I was ready to have the painful "diet talk." But I soon realized I was about to make a permanent mistake that would damage her self-esteem forever. You absolutely should not talk to her about a diet. The word "diet" gives a young girl image issues that can stick for life. Instead, we completely shifted our focus to family health and fun. This helped her reach a normal, healthy weight quickly and naturally. We started cooking delicious meals the entire family genuinely enjoyed together. We eliminated junk and kept the house stocked with healthy, easy-to-grab snacks. The other key was movement. I started walking and bike riding with her because it was a fun family activity, not punishment. Enjoy your kids, stop focusing on the scale, and just be a mom/dad who models healthy behavior. #ParentingJourney #BodyPositivity #ChildHealth #MomLife #Puberty #Health #FamilyRelationships 330630Share
ShadowShimmer+FollowStuck in a Loveless Marriage for My Kids—Is This All There Is? 😢Every evening in our small Seattle home, I find myself sitting across from my husband, both of us lost in our own worlds. He’s a wonderful dad—always making our daughter laugh, helping her with school projects, and tucking her in at night. But when it comes to us, it feels like we’re just two people sharing a house, not a life. Our talks revolve around chores, schedules, and what’s for dinner. I can’t remember the last time we held hands or shared a real conversation. With another baby on the way, I’m scared. Is it wrong to want more than just being co-parents? Some nights, I lie awake wondering if staying together is really the best thing for our family. Have you ever felt torn between keeping your family together and finding your own happiness? Please share your stories—I really need to know I’m not alone in this. 💬 #familystruggles #momlife #relationshipdilemmas #FamilyRelationships6432Share
