Sex Ed: The Whys and Hows of the Birds and the Bees
For many new parents, the thought of sex ed (education) either conjures images from the Netflix series or awkward conversations with their own parents from their childhood. It doesn’t have to be this way!...
Why I Need Friends
Reflecting on the big milestones in my life – graduating from high school and college, getting confirmed, my wedding, moving to Austin, my kids’ births and birthdays, the death of my dad, running my...
To My Children’s Teachers…
To My Children's Teachers,
With a new school year starting up soon, I just wanted to let you know that I got you.
As an educator myself, I understand the amounts of time it takes to...
A Single Mom’s Perspective on Valentine’s Day
I've been sitting here doing research on the origin on Valentine's Day. And then I went down a rabbit hole on wikipedia that took me to what Valentine's Day looks like in other countries,...
The Mom Guilt Is Real
Parenting is so hard. How are we to know if we are making the right decisions? How do we know how this decision will impact them forever? Does this mom guilt mean that I’ve...
The Job Hunt and the Baby Bump
Sometimes life changes. Sometimes you have to make changes that you didn’t plan on. In some cases, FAST!
That was my story. Two weeks into our marriage, we found out we were pregnant. We wanted...
3 Ways To Celebrate MLK With Children
When my oldest daughter, Adrielle, was in the second grade, she came home from school and told me that two schoolmates refused to play with her. “They said they are better than me because...
Here’s Why 2019 Should Be The Year to Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Here's Why 2019 Should Be The Year to Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
In many ways, most of my life has been one giant leap of faith when it comes to taking risks, following...
Breastfeeding: What to Expect the First Year & Beyond
We know there are a lot of reasons why moms choose to or not to breastfeed. It’s not a decision that moms take lightly. This week is meant to showcase the trials, tribulations, and...
10 Steps to Combat the Christmas Blues
Jingle jingle jingle, can you hear that jingling? … Um no, no I don’t.
Tis the season to be jolly. Well…not always.
This has been me as I approach this Christmas season. I am recovering from...