Tag: parenting
3 Ways to Approach Meditation With Anxious or Neurodivergent Children
Meditation may have started as a New Age trend, but science has shown numerous physical and mental health benefits to slowing down, even if...
Parenting a College Student
I had a non-traditional introduction to parenting. I wasn’t married. I was 20. I had more support than a little black girl was supposed...
3 Noteworthy Traits That Predict Leadership Potential in Youth
Leadership is a skill that requires fostering and hard work — it doesn’t happen overnight, and not everyone is cut out for it. Does...
I Didn’t Have “Cool” Grandparents
I didn't have cool grandparents, but they taught me so many life skills. I remember hearing about friends' grandparents. They bought their grandchildren things...
Prepping for the Second Baby
Having a baby is never easy, but bringing home a newborn with a toddler who isn't even quite two is going to be a...
The End of Paper Coupons and Mail In Rebates
I remember my mom kept a huge banker's box of UPCs in our garage. Back in the day, most companies offered rebates for free...
Teaching Our Children About Skin Protection
Recently, my husband was diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma. If you don’t know what that is, it’s the world’s deadliest form of skin cancer and...
Start the Conversation {The SEX Talk}
It’s time. Start the conversation. Your children are beginning to ask the questions. How did I get in your tummy? Where do babies come...
Growing Up with Two Moms
A few weeks ago, a friend reached out and asked if I would be interested in writing a piece about being a mom. More...
My Child was Missing Milestones {How to Determine if Your Child...
When my son was 8 months old, something about his development just didn’t seem quite right. I was a fairly new mom. I didn’t...