Oct 12

Oct 12 Finding Normalcy in the Chaos: Using Social Media When Parenting Feels Overwhelming

Navigating the challenges of parenting a sick child, this piece explores how social media can provide connection, comfort, and a sense of normalcy—while also highlighting the balance needed to avoid comparison traps.

Jun 6

Jun 6 6 Tips on How to Enjoy Life Even When You Feel Overworked

Shana Bull

Family Life, Healthy Lifestyle, Small Business

We've all had those weeks where we're just counting down the days until Friday. And even when we do have a few moments to ourselves, we're often thinking about all the things we need to get done. Here are 6 tips for how to enjoy life when you are overwhelmed and overworked.

Apr 19

Apr 19 So, I'm Now a Published Author of a Children's Book

Shana Bull

Family Life, Pivotal

Randall the Blue Spider loves the ocean and the waves that go crash. Today, he wants to enter the surfing competition to win an ice cream prize, but he is nervous that he might fall in front of everybody watching him. With the help of his friend, Chester the Caterpillar, Randall learns how to cope with these difficult feelings and take his chances at winning.

Apr 24

Apr 24 4 Ways Being a (Working) Mom Has Allowed Me to be More Productive

Shana Bull

Family Life, Digital Marketing

With less hours to work, I don’t stress the little details as much. I have learned to be more productive as a mom, by planning ahead & taking time off.

Mar 27

Mar 27 That One Time When My Toddler's School Closed Down Indefinitely...

Shana Bull

Family Life, Healthy Lifestyle, Wine County

I know I’m going to trust my gut as a parent much more now when it comes to his health, safety, and education.

Jan 24

Jan 24 Why I Bring My Child to Political Marches

Shana Bull

Family Life

This debate was brought up this past week as I shared images of my husband, 3-year-old son, my friends, and me at the 3rd Annual Women's March on January 19th, 2019 in downtown Santa Rosa. I shared the same images to both my Instagram account and Facebook page (and the latter received comments from friends, likes, hearts, and one angry face from a cousin with whom I’m not actually Facebook friends)... Instagram was a completely different experience.

I know I’m going to trust my gut as a parent much more now when it comes to his health, safety, and education.

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