By into you, I mean overly affectionate or lovey dovey. As the mother of a nine-year-old with ADHD & Autism, I am used to my son not telling outwardly that he loves me or giving me hugs. As it would with any mother, of course, it hurts, but I have learned over the years that…
By into you, I mean overly affectionate or lovey dovey. As the mother of a nine-year-old with ADHD & Autism, I am used to my son not telling outwardly that he loves me or giving me hugs. As it would with any mother, of course, it hurts, but I have learned over the years that…
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A Few Good Reasons Why Your Kid Is Just Not Into You
in MotherhoodBy into you, I mean overly affectionate or lovey dovey. As the mother of a nine-year-old with ADHD & Autism, I am used to my son not telling outwardly that he loves me or giving me hugs. As it would with any mother, of...
Why You Owe Yourself At Least One Childfree Vacation
September 30, 2019 in Adventures At Disney, Motherhood, Self-CareI have said it before, and I will say it again: Motherhood is not about making yourself a martyr. We are still individuals outside of the tiny humans that we helped create and bring into this world. So often I see women wearing the...
We Aren’t A Blended Family, We are Just a Family
September 16, 2019 in Family & LifeUsually, when people talk about blended/stepfamilies they only mention the things that go wrong. While there are some blended family nightmares, there are many more that are not. In the case of my family, it has been one that has had its trying moments,...
10 Important Lessons Men Should Teach Their Sons
August 8, 2019 in FatherhoodGuest post by Christopher Brown As parents, it is our job to ensure that our children learn everything they need from us in order to become functioning adults. However, for parents of boys, we often find ourselves teaching them lessons that we find important,...
20 Fun Activities Dads Can Do With Their Kids
April 11, 2019 in FamilyThank you CAPRI SUN for sponsoring this post! You can find CAPRI SUN’s four new All Natural Ingredient and No Sugar Added* drinks at most grocery retailers nationwide, including local grocery stores, mass merchandisers, and club stores. There is no doubt that kids absolutely...
Dear Black Girls The Rainbow Is Enough
April 3, 2019 in Lifestyle, Motherhood, Raising Readers, Social JusticeDear Black Girls, There are times when you can get into such a dark place, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that you’ve been planted, not buried. If I know anything from my life’s experiences, it’s the fact that I always grow...
Why I Decided to Supplement (And Why I Do Not Regret It)
March 21, 2019 in MotherhoodThank you to Similac for partnering with me for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. At this stage in life, I feel confident in saying that I am a veteran mom. Do I know everything there is to know about raising...
How My Parenting “Mixtape” Has Helped Me Navigate the Teen Years
March 17, 2019 in Family & LifeI thought the tween/preteen years were rough, but the teenage years thus far have been quite a trip. Needless to say, I am looking forward to every minute of it. Aly is about to enter the 10th grade and I am so excited for...
Please, Stop Demonizing Black Motherhood
February 8, 2019 in MotherhoodBecoming a mother is one of the most beautiful moments of a woman’s life. It doesn’t matter if you gave birth, adopted or became a stepmother; whether it’s your first child or your fifth. It’s a time to be celebrated by all. However, for...
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