Hi Moms! As some of you may know, at 51 years old, I stumbled upon a revelation that completely transformed how I see myself. I've been diagnosed with ADHD! Life has its funny ways of throwing curveballs, right? As I've embarked on this journey of self-discovery post-diagnosis, I've realized that ADHD is more than the sum ..read more

Hi there! My name is Erica, and I’m a 51-year-old mom recently diagnosed with ADHD. Like many of you, my journey with ADHD started with a series of traumatic events that led me to therapy. It was through therapy that I discovered my ADHD, which explained so much about my life up until that point ..read more

Journaling is a great way of keeping track of your thoughts and feelings. It can help you understand yourself better, as well as the people around you. If you’re new to journaling, it might be difficult at first. But with practice, you will find that it becomes second nature. I started journaling 40 years ago ..read more

There are many moms out there who need a little Christian encouragement, and podcasts offer the perfect avenue for that since you can listen to them while running errands or folding laundry. As a working mom, I listen to podcasts during my daily commute. Podcasts offer the opportunity to listen to inspiring and uplifting messages ..read more

November 11, 1981 – That was the first time that I ever wrote a journal entry. I still have that 3-prong folder from the sixth grade. Journaling has gotten me through some of the best and worse times in my life. It is one of my non-negotiable daily activities. For me, journaling is a great […] The post Journaling: Ten Women’s Perspectives appeared first on Moms on the Grow ..read more

Of course, we can! If you have been following me for a while, you know I believe it can make us better and happier moms. I just came across this article, How To Accomplish Personal Goals & Be A GREAT Mom where Rachael Burgess gives 5 steps moms can take to do both. Rachael goes […] The post Can Moms Accomplish Personal Goals and Be a Great Mom? appeared first on Moms on the Grow ..read more

Being a mom has been extremely rewarding but early in my motherhood journey I become began to miss the single and childless Erica. My identity became “HJ’s wife” or “Mini’s mom.” Although I love both of those identities, I felt lost. Being intentional about restoring my identity made me a more loving wife and mother. […] The post How Moms Can Get Their Identity Back appeared first on Moms on the Grow ..read more

In my work with moms, I often see them not pursuing their own goals due to guilt for taking time from their children. I believe in most cases it can make you a better and happier mom. I came across this post on CassieScroggins.com that gives 3 tips on how to make pursue your passion […] The post Is it OK For Moms to Pursue their Passions? appeared first on Moms on the Grow ..read more

What do you daydream about? When I was a little girl, I daydreamed about being a teacher. I remember in second grade, when the teacher was at the big green chalkboard, I’d imagined it was me at the board teaching the class. I didn’t like playing with dolls, except when they were my “students”. I […] The post Is Your Purpose Hidden In Your Daydreams? appeared first on Moms on the Grow ..read more

Have you ever had the desire to do something but the thought the of doing it completely overwhelmed you? You want to do it but actually doing it takes you completed outside of your comfort zone. That just happened to me. Actually it has been happening for a long while. I have the desire to […] The post Benefits of Stretching Outside Our Comfort Zone appeared first on Moms on the Grow ..read more