Kelly, MA, BCBA, Mom Life Coach
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Hey! I’m Kelly - mom of 4, Behavior Analyst, and Mom Life Coach who gets that you’re more than “just mom.” Serving up real talk and practical tools (no perfection required).
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Feeling Resentful in Motherhood?
Picture this: You’re lying awake at 3 AM, scrolling through your phone, wondering if you’re the only mom who feels this way. That nagging sensation in your chest isn’t just exhaustion - it’s resentment. And despite what your Instagram feed might suggest, you’re not alone in this.
By Kelly, MA, BCBA, Mom Life Coach9 months ago in Families
Mom Thoughts That Scare You
You’re standing at the top of the stairs with your baby, and suddenly… that thought pops in. You know the one. Or maybe you’re driving across a bridge and your brain decides to play out scenarios you’d never actually want to happen. Your heart races, your stomach drops, and then comes the shame spiral: “What kind of mother thinks these things?”
By Kelly, MA, BCBA, Mom Life Coach10 months ago in Families
ADHD + Motherhood = Burnout? Let’s Talk About It
Hey mama… can we talk about something that’s probably been keeping you up at night? You know that feeling when being a mom is already running you ragged, but there’s something else going on too? Maybe you’ve got that ADHD diagnosis tucked in your back pocket, or maybe you’re here because you’re wondering why “normal” mom life feels like climbing Mount Everest in flip-flops. Either way, I’m so glad you found your way here.
By Kelly, MA, BCBA, Mom Life Coach10 months ago in Humans
Normal Mom Worries or Anxiety?
It’s 3am. I’m standing over my son’s crib, hand on his back, counting his breaths… again. As a behavioral specialist, I know this is textbook anxiety behavior. As a mom of four (including twins!), I’m doing it anyway.
By Kelly, MA, BCBA, Mom Life Coach10 months ago in Families
Motherhood Burnout
As a behavioral specialist and mom of four (including twins!), I’ve experienced the crushing exhaustion of motherhood burnout firsthand. My wake-up call hit in the car after school pickup. After asking my kids for the fifth time to please… just… stop fighting, I gripped the steering wheel so hard my knuckles turned white, fighting back tears and wondering who this rage-filled version of myself was. This wasn’t just a bad day. This wasn’t just being tired. This was something deeper.
By Kelly, MA, BCBA, Mom Life Coach11 months ago in Families
10 Time Traps Keeping Moms Stuck in Survival Mode
The Truth About Where Your Time Goes (From a Mom Who Finally Figured It Out) You know that feeling when you collapse on the couch at 9pm, completely exhausted, but can't actually point to what you accomplished today? Yeah, me too.
By Kelly, MA, BCBA, Mom Life Coach11 months ago in Families
"Good Mom" Qualities
Let me start by saying something that might ruffle some feathers: As a mom life coach with a master’s in counseling and years of studying behavior analysis, I can tell you that most of what we’ve been taught about being a “good mom” is absolute garbage.
By Kelly, MA, BCBA, Mom Life Coach11 months ago in Families
When Mom Anxiety Gets Loud
You’re standing at the top of the stairs with your baby, and suddenly… that thought pops in. You know the one. Or maybe you’re driving across a bridge and your brain decides to play out scenarios you’d never actually want to happen. Your heart races, your stomach drops, and then comes the shame spiral: “What kind of mother thinks these things?”
By Kelly, MA, BCBA, Mom Life Coach11 months ago in Families
Teaching Kindness to Kids: Simple Daily Words That Actually Work
Raising Kind Kids in a Complex World: Simple Affirmations That Build Empathy Ever notice how your little one instinctively offers their teddy bear to a crying friend? Or shares their snack without being asked? That natural kindness is like a superpower - and with the right nurturing, it can shape how they move through the world.
By Kelly, MA, BCBA, Mom Life Coach11 months ago in Families
Your Mom Life, Your Rules: A Guilt-Free Guide to Setting Boundaries
Picture this: You’re standing in your kitchen at 10 PM, making cupcakes for tomorrow’s school event - an event you didn’t want to volunteer for, but somehow couldn’t say no to. Your phone buzzes with messages from the PTA group chat, your mother-in-law needs an answer about weekend plans, and you’re wondering how you got here. Again.
By Kelly, MA, BCBA, Mom Life Coach11 months ago in Families
Depleted Mom Syndrome
Hey there… if you’re reading this at 11pm, feeling like you’re drowning in the endless demands of motherhood, I want you to know something: That bone-deep exhaustion you’re feeling? It’s not “just being a mom.” And you’re not alone in this.
By Kelly, MA, BCBA, Mom Life Coach11 months ago in Families
