OK. Summer is almost here. I should be excited. I am excited. I look forward to seeing my kids carefree, playing in the sprinklers, and determining that this is surely…
Parenting
Summer’s Coming: “Yikes” or “Yay”?
My friend Sarah is in a panic. Pre-school isn’t even out yet and she’s already anxious about how she’s going to get through each day during the summer with three…
Mom-Self-Care in the Midst of Family Care
Over the past year, I’ve been in high-octane mothering mode. I know all of you are familiar with this. One or more of your kids suddenly has extra needs and…
A Lesson in Tenacity From My Daughter with Autism
Even though she is minimally verbal, my 9-year-old daughter Rachel can stick to a subject. For example, this year she decided she wanted to ride the special needs bus to…
Left or Right – “Mom” is a Common Sisterhood
Just a few short weeks ago, Anne-Marie Slaughter wasn’t a household name. But then this quite liberal, feminist-leaning, female leader in the public-policy arena said something so controversial – and…
Woman Thoughts Versus Mom Thoughts
Last week a friend of mine said to me, “I don’t know how to be happy.” That admission has caused me to pause and contemplate the reasoning behind such a shocking statement….
Mama, God Sees You In Your Overwhelm
If you could see me right now, things look a little different than they do on my Instagram account. I’ve been wearing the same hoodie for the last two…
Please Talk To Your Kids About Race
In February of every year, we celebrate Black History Month. And over the last year, I feel like there have been more conversations happening than ever before about race in…
How To Show Your Kids What a Healthy Marriage Looks Like
If you haven’t heard yet, we’re doing something this year called 12 Ways to Connect With Your Kids in 2021. It’s such a great resource for having just ONE…
The Best Kids Books for Black History Month
February is Black History Month here in the U.S, and in our house, that’s something we celebrate. Originally established as Negro History Week in 1926, Black History Month was created…