Tag: reflection
C-Section Wasn’t the Worst
I can remember when I first started thinking about myself as someone who may one day birth and parent other humans, I thought a...
5 Ways to Handle Mom Pressure
My son has those cute little underwear briefs with dinosaurs and the days of the week on them. Today is Tuesday, and he wore...
Mommy Mind
We have already talked about "mom brain", buts let's discuss "mommy mind". Mommy mind never stops, no matter how hard we try. What I...
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...
Dear Hot Mess Momma
Dear Hot Mess Momma,
Let me start out by saying, I know you’re always going to be late. You’re going to say you’ll be there...
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...
Embracing the Summer Before Kindergarten
It's so true what they say about having children: the days are long, but the years are short. I remember thinking as a sleep-deprived...
Becoming the Dog Owner I Never Wanted to Be
I was always quick to judge when I saw someone post about how they needed to "rehome" their dog because of X, Y, or...