Rebecca Hastings

2 weeks ago | northstateparent.com | Rebecca Hastings

Motherhood is full of beautiful, messy, unforgettable moments. But along the way, many moms pick up beliefs—myths, really—that make their journey harder than it needs to be. This Mother’s Day, let’s release these unhelpful expectations and replace them with truths that bring freedom, grace and joy. Why We Need to Let It Go:There’s a cultural expectation that moms should be available 24/7, putting everyone else’s needs ahead of their own. But running on empty helps no one.

2 weeks ago | wnyfamilymagazine.com | Rebecca Hastings

Motherhood is full of beautiful, messy, unforgettable moments. But along the way, many moms pick up beliefs—myths, really—that make their journey harder than it needs to be. This Mother’s Day, let’s release these unhelpful expectations and replace them with truths that bring freedom, grace, and joy. MYTH #1: “GOOD MOMS DON’T NEED BREAKS.” Why We Need to Let It Go: There’s a cultural expectation that moms should be available 24/7, putting everyone else’s needs ahead of their own.

2 weeks ago | wnyfamilymagazine.com | Rebecca Hastings

Summer camps are more than just summer playgrounds; they’re transformative experiences that shape a child’s growth and independence while building cherished memories. For each age group and stage of development, kids’ experiences at summer camp have different things to consider. While there are a variety of camp options, there are different goals for each age and different things parents should consider. A six-year-old’s camp experience should look very different from that of a sixteen-year-old.

2 weeks ago | annarborfamily.com | Rebecca Hastings

As I made dinner that night, everything felt different. For starters, the house was quiet. When you have three kids that never happens unless everyone is asleep. But my kids weren’t sleeping. They were not even home. It can be disorienting when your kids aren’t there. This is especially true if they go to summer camp. The typical noise, activity and even meal times aren’t the same. That may sound like heaven if you’re in the middle of refereeing a sibling squabble right now.

3 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Frank Olito |Rebecca Hastings |Henry Blodget

The author's daughter (not pictured) did not enjoy college at first. skynesher/Getty Images 2025-04-19T12:37:02Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . My daughter called me from college every day, crying because she hated school.