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...
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...
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...
A Picture Isn’t Always Worth A Thousand Words
December 10, 2018 in MotherhoodThis post is sponsored by Baby Dove, all opinions are my own. Even though I share openly about my life on social media, I am guilty of always sharing the good and not the bad. As a mom of now five kids, whose home...
Why I Chose to do Skin-to-Skin Contact After Delivery
December 3, 2018 in Lifestyle, MotherhoodAaryn’s birth is still fresh in my mind. One of the most exciting parts, was being able to immediately hold my brand new, still covered in vernix babe, as soon as she made her entrance into this world! Having been able to do skin-to-skin...
Before Offering Your Unwarranted and Unsolicited Advice to A Parent, Please Consider These Things
November 7, 2018 in MotherhoodThere’s that saying that opinions are like…everybody has one. For some reason when people see a brand new baby, they often want to insert their unwanted opinion on new parents. Don’t get me wrong, I am all for the village helping out, but when the village...
When You’re The Mom With No Village
September 21, 2018 in MotherhoodHaving a village or support system is important for every family. The village just isn’t about being able to call someone to babysit for a date night with your significant other, but having people there to help support you through motherhood.
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