I have a stress-free potty training method that worked beautifully with my children. It’s pretty revolutionary, so buckle your seatbelts. Here it is: Wait until your child is completely ready and potty training is a mutual decision. There are many people out there who swear by quick potty training solutions: five days, three days, no […]
If I had to use one word to describe my life today, it would be uncertain. If I had to use one word to describe what scares me the most, it would also be uncertain(ty). When I learned that my son had a brain condition, I didn’t really fathom the magnitude of what that meant. I […]
Bracing for impact – it’s something I do everyday since my ex walked out of my son’s and my life. I do it in the grocery store where I get the sympathetic glance from an older woman as I try to juggle my son’s carrier, my grocery list, and the 100 other things in my […]
Abuse happens. The broken reality is that physical abuse happens in foster care. Sexual abuse happens within relationships that are considered safe. Emotional abuse and neglect happens to children at the hands of their parents. Verbal abuse happens in lunch rooms or at bus stops. But facing the realities and having tough conversations often does not […]
I will just come right out and say it: I am a control and neat freak. Having a clean house is something very important to me and instills a sense of peace and order in my world. After the birth of my son, I was just trying to survive with a new baby and figure […]
“So when are you going to try for another?” I get this question weekly, if not more. You see, I have two boys, two-and-a-half and one. I have found that a lot of people assume that I not only want but NEED to try for another, secretly hoping I will have a girl. But here […]
My ex-husband of almost 5 years went off and got a girlfriend. They’ve been together for almost a year…and I’m not coping well. Like, seriously, this whole situation is making me lose my mind. I’m angry. My heart races and I want to lose it at the thought of my ex-husband moving on. I know […]
It’s that time of year again: the sun is shining more, the flowers are blooming, and everyone in the family is just sick of being stuck in the house. No matter the day of the week, there is always a reason to get out of the house and experience something. Not only that, these are […]
To my daughters, From day one as your mom, I promised myself that I would be your first and fiercest supporter. And since that day, I have also known that one of my most important jobs will be to encourage you to celebrate your biracial identities. You are half-African American and half-white. My hope for each […]
I’ve been a preemie mom for over 6 years now. As with any aspect of motherhood, it’s something that lasts your whole life. Things don’t just go back to “normal” once your baby comes home from the hospital. You live a new normal that includes a lot of “extras” that I didn’t experience with my […]
