To The Moms Who Are Getting That Degree
Dear Moms working on a degree, first let me say, I see you and I appreciate you. Second, no you aren’t crazy, it is hard. It is infinitely harder with children around.
This past summer,...
The Family Gap Plan, Inspired by Brene Brown
I pretty much consume any content by Brene Brown, #noshame. Her work on shame, vulnerability and whole-hearted living is game-changing - research-based, easy-to-understand, and universally relatable. If you have no idea who I’m talking...
Mama Didn’t Raise No Chiflada: A Potty Training Tale
I’ve spent the last year trying various different potty training tactics on my three-year-old son. I’m talking, letting him be naked all day, giving him a piece of candy every time he had a...
What If I Don’t Want Isolation To End?
I’ve been thinking subversive thoughts lately. Things like – I’m not sure I want this social isolation thing to end. I know it flies against popular sentiment, so I have kept it to myself....
Sometimes being told to stay-at-home puts families in danger-at-home
Between March 16 and April 5 of this year, SAFE had 41 child abuse/parenting related calls. Last year during the same timeframe, SAFE had just 17 calls.
Our social media feeds are now filled with...
Staying Sane While Stuck at Home: Tips From a SAHM
As the possibility of school closures became more realistic, you probably felt a sense of panic set in. Sure, for the scary unknown outcomes of COVID-19, but also for the known monsters about to...
SAHMs Are You Looking To Make Extra Cash?
Calling all SAHM mamas! Are you a previous accountant? Do you have experience with bookkeeping? Are you savvy with tax returns?
There is a part-time career opportunity for mamas looking to get back into a...
No, I’m Not Sending My Kid To Pre-K, And That’s Okay
My son is currently 3 ½ years old. Since he was about 2 ½ years old, people have asked me “when will he go to school?” I’ve always been very confused with this question....
Homebody at Heart
"Ain't nobody like a homebody."
Is a sign you will see perched in a few different corners of Magnolia Market by Joanna and Chip Gaines. For those of you who are a homebody at heart,...
Raising A Child With The Same Personality
I always thought it would be super fun to have a child who has a personality similar to my own-- and for the most part it is! However, there have been more challenges than...