The conversations among mothers, including myself, often revolve around the perceived loss of our pre-parenthood identity. Yet, I'm starting to see that my creativity is resurfacing in my parenting journey. And motherhood has brought out parts of myself that I never knew existed, ones that have become a central part of who I am.

In those first therapy sessions with clients, I always start with a simple question: “Tell me about yourself.” But here's the twist – this seemingly straightforward question unravels a whole world of complexity.

Many Moms find themselves feeling a bit distanced from their daughters as they enter the teenage years, and creating and nurturing emotional closeness is a challenge. The days of bonding while playing Barbies and healing a scraped knee with a kiss are long gone. You might now be greeted with slamming doors or the disappointment of her skipping your cherished pizza movie night for a hangout with friends.

So, why does this emotional gap tend to widen during the teen years?

Relationships can be great, but they can also be really hard. When conflict arises, we’re expected to confront it maturely, but that’s hard when you’re right and they’re wrong. When something is annoying…

Find out the three reasons why mom friendships are the best and why it's important for us as moms to cultivate strong, meaningful relationships with other moms. Read on to find out why you should make time for these valuable friendships in your life!

Happy Galantines, lovely ladies! 💗

If you haven’t read last week's blog yet, we talked about all things success. As a reminder, a successful woman surrounds herself with a supportive community. Galantines is all about expressing love and gratitude for the girlfriends in our lives that make us better. ✨