As parents and caregivers, one of the most important jobs we have is to help our learn and grow. Sometimes teaching our children topics that others might shy away from are essential which is why tackling topics such as social justice is so important. It’s even more so…
“MOMMA” I hear my child scream for the millionth time in the last 10 minutes. It clearly sounds like someone is seriously hurt, again, so I rush into the room as quickly as I can dropping what I was doing in that moment. My oldest is sitting on…
In the past several weeks, there have been a lot of events, venues and restaurants closed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Date nights, outside of the home, for the unforeseen future have been cancelled. If you’re like me, you’re now scrambling to try and figure…
It’s no secret that people all around the world are in a panic with the ever rising number of Coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases not slowing down. Many states have mandated the closure of public spaces such as theaters, restaurants, parks and more to ensure public safety and to…
With news that public and private schools have closed for a minimum of three weeks with the possibility of added weeks down the road, parents are now scrambling to find care for their children. For those who are now given the task to be home with their children…
Everywhere we turn, news and updates on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) are instantly thrown into our faces as we stare and listen in shock and fear. As the number jumps up daily of those infected with the virus, hundreds flock to their local grocery stores to stock up on…
Dear Sweet Six Year Old Braxton, It’s finally happening. The inevitable, impending changes I dreaded happening for so long. You’re growing up. You appear older. When I check on you at night, your face appears older. Your long legs stretch the length of the bed, and your sass…
Every year since my son start forming coherent sentences, I have recorded the things I have found comical and worthy of saving because as a mother, I want to remember these things forever. And also, my oldest is pretty darn hysterical. For those who know him, you’d probably…
I was struggling this weekend. My kids were being terrible. I wasn’t feeling the greatest. I had a really long week, and I was dealing with a sick kid. On top of it all, my husband was working all weekend, and quite frankly I was feeling kind of…