Kalah Newsome
Hey! My name is Kalah. I’m a mom to two crazy, wild, and amazing toddlers. I’m socially awkward, I struggle to keep track of anything, I battle depression, and I can’t keep a clean house to save my life- but I’m a real mom with a real passion for motherhood and sharing my experiences and struggles to help others. I believe that there is beauty in all of our imperfections and I love to write and share mine!
Encouraging All Moms
About seven years ago, my husband and I decided to start trying to have children and grow our family. I remember talking with my coworkers about how excited I was and one of them...
5 Easy Ways To Keep Your Child Learning All Summer
Looking back on my time as an elementary school teacher, one of the most difficult things at the beginning of the year -- for both me and the parents -- was dealing with the...
Surface Pressure
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a Disney Princess. Usually, it was Sleeping Beauty because of the dress…and c’mon...because she gets to sleep a lot. Sometimes it was Cinderella because...
Five Ways To Date Your Husband
My husband and I have been together for fourteen years, married for ten years this coming December. I remember when we were dating; he had a well thought out timeline for how long he...
Hurry Up And Slow Down
The past few years for my family have been incredibly difficult, just as they have been for many other families. Between COVID, job changes, losing family and friends, and other life changes, there has...
Lessons I’ve Learned From Grief
Over the past few years, our family has experienced a lot of grief. From nieces to cousins, and parents to aunts and uncles, there is so much that accompanies loss and grief: guilt over...
Learning To Love The Skin I’m In
I can’t remember a time where I looked at my body -- literally or metaphorically -- and been happy. I know that sounds a little dramatic, but it’s true. And sadly, I know that...
Confessions Of A Bad Mom: Sometimes I Don’t Like My Kids
I've really struggled with writing this post. On one hand, I want to be honest with those of you reading. I want you to know that you aren't alone. I want you to know...
Dear Younger Me
Last week, I was at a church event and got to talk to a childhood friend that I haven't spoken to in over 10 years. Both of us -- now mothers -- talked about...
So, You Want To Homeschool?
So many things have changed in our world since 2020. One thing is the percentage of homeschooling families. In 2020 alone, the amount of families choosing to homeschool doubled from 5.4% to 11.1%, according...