Ashleigh Franks
I Am Tough — But I Need You
I grew up believing I did not need anyone and I prided myself on being able to do everything by myself. Quite possibly the...
Find The Spirit Of Christmas – Create A Kindness Advent
Christmas is the most magical time of the year — especially with children! The season has easily gotten away from me in the past....
Mothers Should Not Have To Struggle With Mental Health Alone
The changes that motherhood brings to our minds and bodies are intense. The hormone fluctuations, sleep deprivation, and physical stress can bring on a...
We Will Fail Our Children Somewhere
Endless worry, planning, care and love goes into parenting everyday but don't be fooled, we will fail our children somewhere. As I sit around...
Stop Comparing Yourself To Other Mothers
It can be so hard to be comfortable in your own skin. It is so easy to get wrapped up in the appearance of...
New Thanksgiving Traditions: Teaching Children Thankfulness
Teaching our kids to be thankful is very important in our house. Thankfulness is something that can be taught no matter the age of...
Bring Your Kids With You To Vote!
Politics are always a hot button subject, and the agitation in this country seems to grow daily. The only thing we can all agree...
Technology is Making Me an Absent Mother, Wife, and Friend
Technology is wonderful and most of us couldn't imagine our lives without it. But I also realize how quickly it allows me to be...
My Son Is My Mirror – I Don’t Like What I See
He looked up at me with a face full of anger, tears and frustration. His sweet face contorted in a way I had never...
Nashville’s Transient Vibe is Killing My Mom Tribe
In those early days of motherhood be found each other. Its like I won the lottery, to find this random group of ladies that...