Nothing like going to brush your teeth and realizing midway that your children have taken it upon themselves to "wash" your toothbrush with soap. What gave it away??? The taste of soap and some unusually large bubbles... Image by Freepik.com *From the archives... we just can't get enough. :)

Will Get Back to You When the Noise in My Head Stops Do you know that feeling when you wake up already exhausted? No, you didn’t do anything. You just lived inside your own brain, which feels like carrying a backpack full of bricks that someone occasionally sets on fire. I’m not even sure anymore if I’m tired, anxious, introverted, mentally ill, or just... the Balkan version of a 2025 mother. In any case — it’s not something I’d put on my CV. Sometimes I think: “Maybe I shoul

Ready for the World To be together To be spiritual And light as a feather. To sing loudly Praising each other This weekend's big To save another. Paint my heart Red white and blue And look forward to Summer anew.

From one mama to another, I truly believe that life isn’t complete without the biggest Mother of all — Mother Nature. There’s something so healing about stepping outside, feeling the calm, soaking in the peace, and just being present with the world around us. Nature brings us joy, resets mind, body and soul, and helps us reconnect with what really matters - OURSELVES! Yes! Our health, our strength, our peace, our passion - vital in meeting all that motherhood demands without

When you tell people that you are expecting your first child, they usually respond with congratulations, but my mother did not. When I told her I was pregnant she said, “Oh, no.” I was disappointed in her reaction until she explained that with four children of her own, she knew how taxing being a parent could be. I thought she was wrong until the baby came and my life changed forever. Nothing prepares you for what parenting is, the emotions, the need to have a psychology degr

Don’t you wish there was a foolproof guidebook for those tricky parenting moments? When I discovered I was pregnant, I read all the books and I thought I was ready, but I had no idea what a roller coaster experience I was going to have. I remember telling the doctor that I couldn’t get my daughter on a schedule. He tried not to laugh while he told me that babies make their own schedules. That was only the beginning of figuring everything out along the way. Most days I thought

You know, some days I just really want to SCREAM!!!! But, I must remember to breathe. Here's the scoop (which, I'm sure, many of you already know this): motherhood and teaching go hand-in-hand, only teaching you get to give the kids back. However, that doesn't mean they're not on your mind 24/7 - worrying about them succeeding as if they are your own, having nightmares they won't pass their tests or turn their work in on time, worrying if they get enough to eat throughout the

Snowball hated the mailman. I guess he wore blue! He would just touch the door slot and she would fiercely bark. There was an incident where a friend and his son came to pick up something and the two year-old tugged his ear. Snowball bit his finger - oops! not hard - but drew blood, of course. The police were called. Our friend took his son to the hospital. We paid for everything. No lawsuit, thankfully. The police gave a stern warning about next time. There never was a next

As a child, I always wanted a fairytale wedding. My prince, baby, and white picket fence. I got my generous hubby, off-white fence and stepdaughter who was a teen! It's never was what it seems, and you really don't know what goes on behind closed doors. The "grass is not always greener on the other side." The times that we did go out as a family it was joyous and smiles. We hit the malls, beaches, and movies. At home it looked different. There were often times that appeared

Flags of peace Roses and wreaths Can I meet you For a cup of tea? Makes no sense Like broken rosaries Catching stars Between my teeth...

Colors... Where do all the colors go In the sky? I think they go into us... Making us feel full And light - Pinks, blues, oranges - Sweet, beautiful hues Of God's glory... Creating for us Heaven on Earth Deep within us - Forever.

Enjoy Our Live Digital Version Everyday moms juggle countless roles, often putting their own creativity and joy on the back burner to tend to the needs of our families and children. All of us at ScreaminMamas get it - which is why we are here, to celebrate YOU! Your stories, poems, rants, humor, failures, successes, nostalgia, whimsy - all you've got. Sometimes it takes us awhile to get it done, but we do get it done thanks to everyone’s patience, constant encouragement and t

You quote Bluey You say you are going to the potty. Silence really is golden and rare. You wish you had a naptime. There is a strange substance on your shoulder that smells like milk and you don’t care. Multitasking is not a skill, it’s a necessity. You keep wondering why there isn’t a "this is what you do when guidebook for parents." You are prepared for every possible disaster by carrying a wide variety of supplies including band aids, snacks, drinks, and at least one pack

Canary sing They love morning light At night they sleep as Angels Birds are joy Signs of trust, hope and love Canary sing Simplicity is theirs They bring laughter daily I love watching Vincent bathe Pure yellow white feathers fluff up and he is innocence revealed Barnaby, my bird loves swinging on his perch, playing his bells Together they sing a duet, and life is good Open hearts See God in moments Now Freedom is choosing to follow the heart of Jesus Canary sing a

Strawberry Cheesecake Chicken Parmesan!!!! Happy Holidays To Everyone!!!! Image by Freepik.com

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas Another joyous year, Of Sparkling Christmas cookies Giving warm and fuzzy cheer! Different shapes & colors With such thoughtful decoration, Bring joy to heart and soul Full of a daughter's love and imagination . . . So eat up, everybody! Fill your tummies sweet, As we unwrap our tidings past And ready for another New Year to greet! Photo of Raquel & Valerie's Cookies by Mom :)

I always thought it was important to take my child everywhere even when they were very little. I wanted to expose them to everything and teach them from an early age how to behave and enjoy new experiences. Those experiences included traveling with my children, but for some reason I didn’t travel out of the country with them until they were at least six. As a French teacher, I traveled often to France with students or family because I needed to immerse myself to improve my la

Behind the voice of motherhood A million strong of precious good The most amazing group to walk this earth Endowing life, the gift of birth. Blessed are they, to carry such power A fierceness that only a mom can endower From newborns to toddlers, teens and beyond Their wings stretch with them, an iridescent bond. No matter how tough the road is to travel They power through with their children as their lives unravel The bumps and the potholes and the trials of life They twist

I made Mom a ponytail Sunday I felt like her Mom She was the little girl Beautiful feelings. I'm always her daughter She's my Mom With the bluest eyes Speaking Peace. Image by Freepik.com

Red and white and blue and love Seeing a broken world from up above My hopes and dreams atop a dove Soaring through stars, a sky, a hug Teach me a language ill never understand How things can change when doves can land You run away but hold my hand In 1000 broken promised lands

Mom and Dad are warm souls Blue and green eyes sparkle love Together in Memory Care they are... Forever One... They love their Grandson more than life Mom and Dad's wisdom is grace for his journey... Love, Paula

Full of stars And hearts and sky Love you When we say goodbye Footprints Across the sun Because love is infinite, We already won!!!

I know the power of sharing experiences. We often feel that we are alone in our struggles, and as parents, we frequently ask ourselves if we made the right decision. Hearing the experiences of other parents is helpful, whether those experiences reinforce the feeling that we did something right, offer us alternatives for next time, or help us laugh at situations. I am going to pose some questions, give you my response, and encourage you to respond as well, either in the commen

God, I love my kids. They are my life! But now they have reached their twenties and it's time for me to let go. Completely. This is so very hard, especially after being a single parent for so long. Everything I have done has been for them. I have forgotten what it's like to live for me. Well, now I need to stop. I have to stop worrying about the choices they make, the decisions they make. I have to stop worrying about feeding them, picking up after them, worrying about them w