Tag: parenting
Dear White People, Let’s Talk About That White Privilege
Recently a country artist was removed from his label after a clip went viral where he is heard using the "n word" at home...
Black History 365: Celebrating Black History All Year
Growing up, February was so important to my family because my our roots run deep. All of my grandmother's brothers served in the military...
The Case of the 8 O’clocks: Five Ways to Make the...
Well, it’s that time again. 8:00 pm. The dreaded BEDTIME. The time where mommy becomes a raging monster. Words like brush your teeth come...
An Open Letter to My First, On the Eve of My...
As I sit here typing this, my third baby is squirming around in my belly, 38 weeks huge and threatening to come any day....
The F Word: Embracing Failure as a Parent
There are few things that make a mother cringe more than the dreaded “F-word.” We pray we never hear it, and God-willing we never...
What Are His Gifts?
Nearly two years ago, I was asked a simple question that has stuck with me to this day.
It was a busy week at the...
Embrace the Messy Side of Motherhood
Chooo chooo y’all and all aboard the hot mess express! Move over Karen! Make room for the new chick on the block, Britney. (A...
A Lesson Found in the Cheeto Dust
Hi Mama.
Your kiddo doesn’t like vegetables either? Welcome to the club.
My son, Ollie, is two and despite my husband and my best efforts? He...
Five Tips on How to Parent Like You Have Always Wanted...
We are all getting to the point of too much closeness with the ones we love these days and although it is a huge...
Confessions of a “Good Grade” Addict
Confession time; I’m a recovering report card junkie. A people pleaser. A certified square. Star charts and student of the week recognition? Yes please!...
I’m in the Special Needs Mom Club
I’m part of a club that I never planned to belong.
I’m in the special-needs mom club.
I’m a planner by nature. Growing up in a...
Continuing Anti-Racist Work After the Book Club Ends
If you are like the thousands of other white women over the past few months, you have been balancing Zoom book clubs on white...
A Letter to My Single Mom
Dear Mom,
Today I stood at my kitchen sink at watched the clock change. 4:00. 4:10. 4:15.
I sighed and words of irritability ran through my...
The Tale of Two Americas: You’re Either All in or All...
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”-James...