Blog | Mikala Albertson — Mikala Albertson MD

Today I feel sad. Maybe it’s because I took my youngest to kindergarten round-up and there are only a few more months until ALL my kids will be in school.

Mar 30

Mar 30 Uncurated Motherhood

Motherhood, Faith

Maybe He always meant for me to do motherhood as an imperfect human attempting to raise other imperfect little humans in a world full of trials and tragedies.

Mar 28

Mar 28 Life Happens In the Ordinary

Motherhood, Life, Faith

There is so much to do, yes. I know so often I’m moving too fast. But I don’t ever want to be too busy or stressed or distracted or overwhelmed that I forget to notice it all as it passes.

Mar 16

Mar 16 Your Teenager Knows Your LOVE

Trust me. You’re doing great! You are an amazing parent! Just keep showing up.

Mar 3

Mar 3 The Hardest Part About Parenting Teenagers

It turns out, no one’s talking about the REAL stuff. The hardest stuff.

Feb 16

Feb 16 A New Season

There will come a day when you sit talking and laughing with your BABY beside you on the couch and realize he is becoming a confident young man right before your eyes!!

Feb 13

Feb 13 More Than a Game

One day you’ll understand why you spent years missing the game and still trying to create a fun party.

Jan 19

Jan 19 Make the Sandwich

Because high school sports (and so many parts of life, in general) are lots of fun until they’re NOT. But even when they’re not, we’ll be there.

Jan 5

Jan 5 Let's Choose Our Battles

Because how important is it???

Dec 27

Dec 27 Your Child Loves You

If you are the mother of a teenage boy, you need to hear this one.

Dec 26

Dec 26 A Day To BE

Nowhere to go. Nothing to do. No place anyone needs to be.

Dec 22

Dec 22 It's About How We Love

It’s not about being the BEST parent ever and creating perfect holiday memories, but about showing up for our kids the best way we know how.

Dec 13

Dec 13 Dear Teachers, These Gifts Are Precious

Every year, my kids come home for break with excitement shining in their eyes as they put clumsily wrapped packages under the tree labeled TO: Mom.

Dec 8

Dec 8 No One Can Do This Job Like I Do

Who else would know to look for a little thumbs up from the soccer field?? After all, he didn’t score. But his foot touched the ball and he’d like to celebrate all the same. So, I do!!

Dec 6

Dec 6 Christmas Adds Up Over Time

Moms, we don’t have to do it all every year. We can pick one or two things. Then just be present. And soak it in. Turns out, Christmas is CUMULATIVE!!

Nov 29

Nov 29 This is Second Dinner

These little moments are just another of the silver linings of the sometimes difficult teenage years.

Nov 25

Nov 25 A Thanksgiving Celebration

These little ones growing up in our home ARE the most special people who will ever surround our table.

Oct 25

Oct 25 My Darling Daughter, Choose YOU

Life will have all kinds of bullies. My daughter will face her fair share of unfair treatment and some more push-her-down moments. I want her to know I will ALWAYS be on her side.

Sep 30

Sep 30 I Love Full Circle Moments