Shay Scholtes
Shay is the wife to a self proclaimed IT nerd, mama to two daughters, Sophia-5 and Saidey-2. By day she is an addiction/mental health therapist and by night she is a blogger/writer at Three Gals and a Guy, reader, and binger of Netflix and reality TV. LIfe can get crazy busy, but she wouldn't have it any other way!
Tips from A Mom and Therapist: Building Resiliency
Resiliency:
"Our ability to bounce back, or our ability to overcome challenges. Resiliency is a powerful buffer to life stressors, mental health problems, and crises."
But how does one build resiliency? Are you just born with...
My Daughter Loves Princesses (And That’s OK)
My oldest daughter, Sophia, went through a MAJOR princess phase from about 2-5 years old. And still, at 7, some of her favorite books feature princesses, unicorns, or some other magical, stereotypical figures.
We tried...
Setting the Tone
It’s 7 a.m. and I can hear the pitter patter of little feet running down the hall. Sigh. The day is beginning.
From battles about how we’re wearing our hair, to running after a four...
Don’t Hate Me, I Have a Clean House!
Hear me out before you virtually start throwing daggers and other objects my way! As the title suggests, I have a clean house.
You may have seen the articles floating around the Interweb about embracing...
Mental Health Tips for Surviving the Holidays
For some of us, the holidays aren’t full of good cheer. For some, holidays bring feelings of depression, a sense of loss, loneliness and isolation, and tension. If you feel like you are just...
The Kids Are Alright (And so are you, Mama!)
Looking back at my earlier parenting years, I can (sort of) laugh about all the nights spent awake, asking trusted Google questions like “ How can I get my baby to sleep through the...
Home Tour: Fall Decorating
Fall is F I N A L L Y here!! And all the fall-lovin' mamas said "Amen!" There are many quotes that perfectly sum up my adoration for all things fall, but this one...
I’m Sorry Mom: Things I’ve Learned Since Having Kids
Since becoming a mom, I have had several “A HA” moments that have made me gain sheer respect and all the praise hands for my own mom. It sounds so cliché, but understanding the...
Breastfeeding: A Mom’s Journey
It’s been about 2 years since I last breastfed my youngest daughter, who is now 4. Our breastfeeding journey was completely different than the one I had with my oldest daughter, who is now...
Embracing the Slow: Choosing Less for my Kids
The possibilities are endless when it comes to extra activities for kids. From sports to gymnastics and dance to Lego Club and Girl/Boy Scouts, the list goes on and on. Some of these activities...