Tag: self care
How to Spend Time Alone
The work-at-home revolution that began during the COVID-19 Pandemic brought working mothers a mix of new freedoms and the commitment of increased “on-time.” As...
What Every Mom Needs to Know About Burnout
You know the feeling. You are so exhausted your eyes are burning. Finding your keys is a struggle, you've snapped at your kids, your...
Five Ways to Prioritize Family Mental Health
When the pandemic forced us to halt our lives, be apart from our loved ones, and abandon our routines in order to keep each...
Lansing Mom’s Guide to Self Care
At Lansing Mom, we know taking care of ourselves is a top priority. When we are able to care for ourselves we are better...
The Gift of Boudoir Photography
It felt so invigorating. I felt so powerful. Mainly, I felt like MYSELF. As a mom to three children, there is a lot of...
What to do When You Can’t Control Happiness
Happiness. Who doesn't want more of it? It's as elusive for some as it appears easy for others, and it's no wonder. The thing...
Protecting Your Mental Health During the Winter
You are making dinner and look out your window to see the first fresh sheet of snow cover your yard. A sense of happy...
Ways to Manage Seasonal Depression
Winter is already in full swing. It's a time of year in which some people may experience SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) also known as...
Setting Boundaries During the Holidays
As a child, I remember the holiday season being the best time ever. I was with all of my cousins and surrounded by all...
6 Tips for Boosting Resilience During Times of Stress
We are living in a time of high stress which can wreak havoc on all things: mental, emotional, physical, social, and emotional health. Resilience...