Raising Daughters

Raising daughters is fun, challenging and the most amazing part of my life. As a single mom, my daughters need a strong, reliable roll model. As a mom, I need support, love and understanding. Parenting in general is better with usable parenting tips, parenting advice and a supportive friend along the way. ADayinMotherhood.com aims to be that friend! My posts offer honest and real life struggles and celebrations that surround motherhood!

The Best Father Daughter Quotes

The Best Father Daughter Quotes

You make my heart sing, little one… “With your joyous laughter and mysterious ways of wrapping yourself around my finger ever so tightly; you have changed my world.” Father-daughter bonds are like no other bond, we want to share with you some quotes that will help you with just the right words to express that [...]

2016-05-08T23:30:27-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

Resolutions Be Damned: A Trick of Appreciation

With the Holiday Season right on our heels, a lot of us are adding extreme worry to the stress. Whether is be struggling to provide our families with gifts this year to uncertainty about our relationships, we all have problems that tend to take up more of our day than than anything else. But I, [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:54-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|3 Comments

Laughter on Tuesday – A Mom’s Story of Losing It

I believe that every Mother, at least all of the Mother’s I know, have days where they would just like to curl up, earplugs in, comfort food delivered with a pedicure, favorite sappy unrealistic movie on, and check out for the entire day – if not week. Days to recharge, regroup, get some sleep and [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:54-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|2 Comments

One, Two, Three – The Birth Control Challenged Confesses

On July 9th, I kissed my youngest baby girl Good Morning and sang her Happy Birthday. I warned her to drink up because weaning was upon her. She bit me in protest, and I let the tears of time traveling too fast trickle down my face. We had the wonderful party filled with friends and family and again [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:54-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|12 Comments

I Don’t Want to Die

I sure hope this does not turn out to be one of those ironic pieces on the news where a mom drops dead and her words come back to bite her. You know the ones I am talking about. ‘Body found, she seemed to predict it’. The truth is, I don’t want to die. Like.. [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:54-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|3 Comments

Little Smiles Make My World Go ‘Round

Little Smiles Make My World Go ‘Round

Little Smiles from my children make my heart fill with warmth; and I realize those little things matter when parenting. It is not always easy to remember our smallest of gestures can make a child beam with delight. So, what are those little things that make our kiddos so happy? […]

2016-05-11T15:35:54-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

My Little Pony Crystal Princess Palace Review

As a little girl, I received a My Little Pony that had rainbow hair, a whimsical stance and the love of her owner for life. My Little Pony has come a long way baby; but, at the core, those little ponies are still awesome toys that enhance a child’s imagination. With three daughters of my [...]

2016-06-18T17:34:09-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters, Reviews|1 Comment

Raising a Particular Daughter

Each of my daughters has their own little personality, their own peculiarities and their own unique ideas for how they want to do things. Most of the time I find them incredibly adorable. But sometimes – usually when I am running late or am distracted by work or chores – raising a particular daughter can [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:54-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|2 Comments

10 Tips for Mom That Make My Life EASIER!

My life is chaos. Complete, utter, chaos. And most days I am just trying to keep me head above water. it can, honestly, get depressing and lonely too. So I have come up with some things that make my life a tad easier. Not many, honestly, but some! […]

2016-05-11T15:35:55-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|2 Comments

Random Acts of WOW!

Against my better judgement, I opted to take all three girls to the grocery store this morning as opposed to going at midnight last night. It was not a decision made by a wise, seasoned Mother, but one made by a tired, confused Mommy. By the time I got the girls to bed, gathered my [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:55-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

A Place of My Own: Everyday in Motherhood is a Challenge

A Place of My Own: Everyday in Motherhood is a Challenge

Every day in motherhood is challenging for me. Every day brings new problems, new tears and new frustrations. And the kids get crazy too. In general, it is all expected and I have the DVD player and wine opener to help deal with the fun of it all. […]

2016-05-11T15:35:55-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|3 Comments

Raising Daughters with Self Esteem – Join the Movement with Dove and Krogert

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Resourceful Mom Media, Dove and Kroger. Writings are my own. #GirlsUnstoppable My daughters are my everything. My world, my decisions and my life revolve around them and their happiness. I prayed for them, am humbled to have them and work every day to try to make their [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:55-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

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