Johner Images/Getty It’s noon, and I just woke up. Again. I’m sure some people would see this tidbit and scoff or judge. Well, this message is for you. As a mom who works and goes to school full-time, who barely has a "village" but is doing the best I can, this is what my life is like. And, honestly, my schedule isn’t really any of your business. But the thing is, the pressure put on moms (all moms) to always be "on" is outrageous, and I’m hoping a look inside one "lazy mom’s" schedule might help other moms feel better...
How To Stop Resenting Parenthood
Instagram / @find.food.freedom Parenting is a lot of things, but it’s not easy. Despite what inspirational Instagram accounts might tell you, it’s not always rewarding, either. A lot of the time, it’s just plain hard. And, frankly, it’s easy to start resenting the thing that added a whole lot of stress to your life, as wonderful as it might be. If you resent parenthood, you’re not alone. But, existing in that negative headspace 24/7 also isn’t pleasant, or helpful. So, how do we shift to a better mindset around parenting? Sam Previte, who often discusses motherhood on her Instagram account,...
Powerful Video Shows How A Pastor Mom Has Accepted Her LGBTQ+ Daughter
The Trevor Project Too often, faith and queerness are seen as diametrically opposed identities that cannot coexist. You’re either Christian or gay, Muslim or trans. But the intersection of faith and sexuality is not only a place where a person can thrive, but an opportunity to come together with those in both communities. A new documentary short film from The Trevor Project — the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people — tells one such story as part of its Learn with Love campaign. The documentary features Jubilee, a 19-year-old bisexual college student and her mom,...
13 High-Fiber Veggie Sides To Complement All That Protein You Eat
Averie Cooks We’re all aware now that we’re supposed to eat about one gram of protein per kilogram of your body weight — you’ll have to do a little conversion math there — but in practice, when you’re trying to get enough protein, it feels like roughly one million grams each day. When you’re focused on eating all that protein (which is naturally really filling), you might not be getting enough of the other nutrients you need, specifically fiber. That’s when it’s handy to have some favorite high-fiber side dish recipes on deck to pair with your protein of choice....