Jennifer Leigh
Motherhood: The Job with Delayed Gratitude
As I reflected on my journey through motherhood, one thing became abundantly clear—it's a job with delayed gratitude. The sacrifices, sleepless nights, endless worry,...
Preserving Dr. King’s Legacy
As I walked through the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, the energy on the grounds carried the weight of recent events that...
New Year, Mom Envy
New Year, Mom Envy. As the clock strikes midnight and the world collectively celebrates new possibilities. The notion of a clean slate and harmonious...
Get Your Eyebrows Done: Rediscovering Self-care and Glam at 40
"Life as a 40-year-old single mom of two teenagers and one tween has been as challenging as it has been rewarding. My days are...
The Unfiltered Reality of Single Motherhood
When I filed for divorce, I knew the journey of motherhood I was about to embark on wouldn't be easy. It certainly was never...
Juneteenth as a National Holiday: Reflecting on Progress, Unity, and the Journey Ahead
The recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday holds significant meaning for myself and my family, as it commemorates the emancipation of the last...
Eighteen Does Not Make You An Adult
Eighteen does not make you an adult. It's a rite of passage into adulthood, sure. You can legally vote and join the military, but...
Gentle Parenting, The Dark Side
These days we have women entering their soft life era, men and women on "healing journeys, and enter stage left, Gentle Parenting. Guidepost Montessori...
New Year Momtras: Resolutions And Mantras For Type A Moms
Winter holidays are over, the children have returned to school, and it's back to business as usual for moms everywhere. You're a few weeks...
The Single Friend
Getting married and having children before my peers put me at a disadvantage for group playdates and mommy outings, but being the first to...
Celebrating Juneteenth: Freeish Since 1865
On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed orders making "Juneteenth" the twelfth federal legal holiday. But what is it? Juneteenth is a date to...
Navigating the Teenage Years
I’m not really sure how I ended up here or why I thought it was a good idea to space my children four years...
Hair Loss, Inflammation, Hives, Oh My! : The Return to a Veganish Lifestyle
The beginning of a new year is one of the most notable times of the year when people make health and fitness lifestyle changes....