Tag: parenting
Tips and Tricks for a Road Trip with Little Ones
The first time our family of five attempted a road trip, things did not go according to plan. Things began to fall off the...
Life Lessons Learned After Going Viral on TikTok
I’ve been in love with TikTok since the beginning of 2020. At first, I started just watching funny videos and dance trends, and then...
Mommy, Will You Play With Me?
“Mommy, will you play with me?” I hear this question at least five times before I enjoy my breakfast. When my kindergartener gets home...
Don’t Put Me in a Box… Why Can’t I Do It...
I’m angry about my options. This week I made a decision, and I wish it weren’t a lose-lose. Usually, mindset is everything, yet real...
The Struggle is Real: Scaling Back Screen Time and Video Games
It started about three years ago with a surprise Christmas present for my son that yielded squeals of joy and excitement but now, three...
Good Touch Vs. Bad Touch
After years of working in the education system, one thing I know is that our school does right every year in the spring by...
Transitions…Do They Ever End?
Have you ever heard the phrase “change is the only constant in life?” I am certain this has been told to me before, and...
I Am The Favorite Parent And It Is Very Hard For...
This scenario plays out often at our house. It’s time for bedtime. I tell our child, "Daddy will give you your bath tonight” She...
Apologizing To Our Children When We’re Not Perfect (Which is Quite...
When I make a parenting mistake, I own it, and I apologize to my children. Notice how I didn’t say “if I make a...
Coming to Terms with My Son’s Autism Diagnosis
I am still coming to terms with my son’s autism diagnosis.
I was recently on a girl’s trip. These women know more about my...
Black History Month Changed My Perspective on Raising Biracial Children
My family and I reside in a suburban community outside the city, and while it is diversifying, our interracial family is still a minority....
Mini Moments of Motherhood
The mini moments of motherhood are the ones that are small yet mighty. When time stands still and the only thing that matters is...
Mom Taxi Confessions
Parenting seems to be the epitome of the old saying, “The only constant in life is change.” Motherhood has yet again discreetly slipped into...
Trash Trucks, Popsicles and Why I Love Toddlerhood
Now that I’m many months and a few tantrums into toddlerhood, I feel more affirmed than ever. The beautiful, chaotic stage of toddlerhood is...