by Yvonne de Salle | Jan 17, 2021 | Career, Parenting, Support
A few weeks ago, my 5 year old and I were talking about things we liked about ourselves and each other. We complimented each other and I told her, “I think I have a beautiful voice. I’m a good singer!” She responded, “Yes, you are, Mommy!” Okay, that made me weep...
by Yvonne de Salle | Dec 31, 2020 | Support
At the risk of beating a dead horse…2020 sucked. BRING ON 2021! The upcoming new year brings with it hope. Preparing for the holiday season helped. The kids had a great Christmas, despite it being small. We live far away from family so we are used to small...
by Yvonne de Salle | Nov 26, 2020 | Mama Musings, Parenting, Support
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a small commission. Thank you! Since becoming a parent, I’ve been putting gratitude into practice as part of my mental health and self-care. After the pandemic started, I have...
by Yvonne de Salle | Sep 17, 2020 | Lifestyle, Mama Musings, Parenting, Support
Get off that mom guilt, please. Especially now. 2020 is a wash. Mom guilt is 99% unnecessary. You give the toddler your phone so you can sleep an extra 30 minutes? Fine. If it helps you not yell at them later, do it. You leave the kids play in the living room with the...
by Yvonne de Salle | Sep 9, 2020 | Lifestyle, Mama Musings, Support
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a small commission. Thank you! So I turned 40 last month. (Shrug) I didn’t complete any lists, none of that “40 Things To Do Before Turning 40” stuff. I didn’t have...
by Yvonne de Salle | Aug 1, 2020 | Lifestyle, Parenting, Support
Unsolicited Advice Is Like Giving Another Actor a Note You don’t know what you’re doing either, so kindly shut up. One of the most obnoxious things any parent experiences is the wonder and bullshit that is unsolicited advice. It is intrusive, at times manipulative,...