Raising Daughters - Tips, Advice and Experiences

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!

My REAL Day in Motherhood: Snow Day

My REAL Day in Motherhood: Snow Day

We live in South Texas, a little ways out of Houston. It is rare to have snow in this part of Texas and even more rare to have schools shut down as a result. But our streets and cars are not winterized for ice so, basically, the entire city shuts down when a Winter storm [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:52-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

All They Wanted Was Me

My kids take me through a myriad of emotions almost daily. From laughter to frustration to heart warming love to just plain ‘How the heck am I ever going to get through this day?” But every moment is awesome. Even when I am on the verge of crawling into a lions den. Wearing BBQ sauce. [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:52-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|5 Comments

My REAL Day in Motherhood: Redemption

My REAL Day in Motherhood: Redemption

Motherhood is fun, exciting and messy. I have shared on my YouTube channel some of my favorite times this week. But in them, my life and house has looked INSANE. So now I share how I clean it all up my My REAL Day in Motherhood, this getting redemption over my mess! How do you [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:52-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

My REAL Day in Motherhood: A New TV

My REAL Day in Motherhood: A New TV

Every day in my house is a chance for chaos to ensue. Yesterday, we had a new TV installed right as all three of my kids got home from school. So check out a reality snippet of what it is like to have three hungry kids, stuff going everywhere and people working in the house [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:53-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|9 Comments

My REAL Day in Motherhood: It’s Time for Bed

My REAL Day in Motherhood: It’s Time for Bed

It is no secret that over the years, bedtime has been challenging. I have tried everything from Melatonin on my pediatrician's suggestion to begging to giving up to, finally, moving them into the same room. Actually, they wanted to do this when my ex-husband moved out so they would not be so scared. It has [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:53-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|4 Comments

My REAL Day in Motherhood: Paying it Forward

My REAL Day in Motherhood: Paying it Forward

Every day gives us each a chance to give back. It is as easy as opening a door, holding the elevator or smiling at a stranger. As a mom, I want to show my kids how easy and self- rewarding it can be too. Every once in a while, I am blessed to be able [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:53-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|4 Comments

The REAL Day in Motherhood: A Basic Morning

The REAL Day in Motherhood: A Basic Morning

For almost three years now, I have been writing about my days in motherhood on my cherished blog, A Day in Motherhood. This year I thought I would show you the REAL Day in Motherhood. My own little "reality snippet show", if you will! Follow me on YouTube for all of the videos. I plan [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:53-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|4 Comments

My Kids Have Too Much Stuff!

My Kids Have Too Much Stuff!

My kids have too much stuff. This mantra of mothers everywhere is being repeated in my house more than “Mommy, <insert sister name> is bothering me!!”. Where they get all of this stuff is no mystery. I give it to them. Either by purchase or blog product or accepted hand me downs, I have no [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:53-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|14 Comments

Motherhood – Am I Relevant?

Motherhood – Am I Relevant?

Motherhood has a way of taking what you think you know and turning into a lesson in life. For years I have thought that I know best. I know what I am doing. I understand the direction of my life. Arrogantly. Stubbornly and somewhat stupidly, I have forged forth thinking there was something unique and [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:53-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

Is it Judgement or Concern?

Is it Judgement or Concern?

I give up. Literally, I lay down, hands out in front of me, nose to the ground. I can’t win. I concede to the masses. Accept my fate. Wave the flag. After the year I had last year, I am opening up more and putting myself out there more in life, online and in my [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:54-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|17 Comments

Mother Daughter Day ~ A Date to Remember ~

Mother Daughter Day ~ A Date to Remember ~

Each child is different in their own special way and pampering that relationship is the ultimate bonding experience! In this article you will find unique ideas to spend with your daughter on a day solely to celebrate the love you share together for a mother daughter day. Whether you get to have a monthly date [...]

2016-05-08T23:27:32-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

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

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