Many districts in the area have adopted the ALICE training philosophy. Instead of the lockdown drills of the past, we are now following Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate.

Especially now that the weather is nicer and windows are open, my neighbors will truly be privy to my “mum voice”. It’s a voice that even makes me cringe.

So then how in the world, when I’m racing around town trying to get Daughter A and Daughter B from Point A to Point B on time, are we going to find time to eat a frickin’ meal? Are we doomed to a solid month of Happy Meals and drive-thru dinners?

The reality is that I was looking at myself through a negative lens. Instead of being proud of myself for remembering to take a picture of myself with my kids, I looked poorly on myself and my body image.

Being a SAHM is NOT easy. You are always on. There’s no drive home to wind down or doors to lock up when you leave the office.

My oldest child is nine and in fourth grade, so surely no one is talking about sex on the playground!?! According to his response, no, they don’t talk about it *other* than this one time the girl said she hates that word. In my head- “”

I’m working on my baby steps to move my family in the correct direction. We might never be the family to enjoy homemade pancakes before school, but hopefully we can move away from, “Why haven’t you finished your cereal yet? Get back here and eat!”

Moms across the country and around the world can agree: Mornings are rough. And until technology allows us to teleport our kids to class, those of us who drive are going to have to deal with the headaches of the school drop-off lane.

And there are MANY fears and worries that we have as parents! You are not alone! Here are some of the top worries that many parents have and ways to try to overcome them.

My husband and I are making a conscious effort to share the mental load. It’s not easy. I am by nature a planner, and my husband is not.