Tag: parenting
Books that Teach My Young Daughters About Civil Rights
On Monday, January 21st, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. On this national holiday, we remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King,...
How makeup makes me a better mom
I'm a mom. Why bother with makeup?
I’ve never been particularly gifted at self-beautification. Imagine one of those meticulously coiffed hairdressers who work the chairs...
Learning from our children: What our kids can teach US
Yes, I know, this is so cliché, and at the same time so necessary. I'll never stop emphasizing how important it is to learn...
National Adoption Day | Advice from an Adult Adoptee
National Adoption Day is here, and I'm as happy as my four-year-old wearing her favorite tutu! As I've said before, this is a day...
Why Moms Need Non-Mom friends
As moms, let's be real. You need a tribe. You know, that old saying, “it takes a village?” It still holds, and a non-mom friend...
Watching sports when you don’t like them
I may embark on several journeys throughout my life, but I know I'll succeed at them because I am a mom, and if I can...
S/O to the stay at home moms
Parenting is hard. Dare I say mommy-ing is harder—all the stress, tears, and multiple personalities that come out in one day. And then there's...
My Parenting Platform: Nurturing Emotional Intelligence
What aspect of parenting do you research endlessly? Fight to nurture in your children tirelessly?
Think back on the last week. What were the most...
To my good baby
Dear Rose,
The question came fairly frequently in the months after you were born.
“Is she a good baby?”
I knew what they meant by that. They...
How do I do it all?
As I write this, I’m in tears. Sometimes I don’t know how I will keep it all together. How am I supposed to do it...