Tag: parenting
10 Children’s Books to Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage
Raising our book-loving Filipino-American daughter, we decided that it's important to start including more diverse options in her book collection each month. May is...
The Ghosts of Mothers Past
My daughter asked me one day when she was four or five, “Who called you ‘Mommy’ before me?” to which I replied, “Nobody. I...
6 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Senior Year
A Mother. A High School Senior. A Pandemic.
In the beginning, the idea of togetherness was heart warming and I had so many plans of...
Motherhood Perfection
You know those perfect moms? The ones who tell you pregnancy is such a magical and joyous experience every moment of those nine (or...
Mindful Momming :: Leading By Example
The word "mindful" is a word I acknowledge daily. I am constantly focused on being mindful of others, mindful of myself, mindful how actions...
Lessons Learned :: Makeover with Toddlers
"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less." C.S. Lewis
Raising four children under the age of six was...
A New Fur Friend to Love
Many children want a pet. Some may want a "typical" pet, meaning a cat, dog, fish, maybe even a lizard. Some prefer tarantulas (I...
Having the Talk :: Sexual Abuse Awareness
April marks Sexual Abuse Awareness Month and an opportune time to have a sit down with your child. As a parent, you know we...
Mental Health Garbage Day
If someone were to ask me, what my favorite day of the week is, my response would be “Garbage Day." There is something so beautiful about...
13 Tips for Building a Baby Registry
As a first time mom, I can attest that building a baby registry is completely overwhelming. You are bombarded by ads and lists from...