As a busy working mother, I’m always looking for ways to give my kids “more.” More as in access to activities and resources beyond school and home, and more opportunities to make friends and delve more deeply into the activities they are most excited about....
Mountaineering is a type of climbing and can include a variety of terrains such as rock, snow, ice, and dirt among other terrains, to reach a summit (the mountain top). Mountaineering climbs range from short day trips to multi-day or multi-week trips and sometimes as...
School's out for summer and now you have the kids at home full-time. Sometimes it's difficult to know what to do with your children when they're sat at home bored and saying 'no' to everything you suggest. Summer camps are an excellent way to give your child the...
As someone who embraces off the beaten path forms of travel and “adventurous” outdoor experiences and someone who refuses to be limited by societal norms and standards of me based on my gender and race, I bring you five countries that boast the best white water...
Unquestionably, Black owned businesses and entrepreneurs are on the rise. Meet some up-and-coming black business owners/entrepreneurs who share some words of wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs. Every year in Washington, D.C. there is an amazing event called the Black...
Before we talk about traveling to or near the "Ring of Fire," we need to understand what the ring of fire is. National Geographic says "the ring of fire is home to 75% of the world's active volcanoes and 90% of its earthquakes." The ring of fire also known as the...
Fellow moms, are you feeling burned out, spread too thin, over-committed, and exhausted all the time? If this sounds familiar then you are likely doing too much and something has to give. I often myself in that place, feeling burnt out, exhausted, and basically like a...
In a world that glorifies the new, is youth-obsessed, and is always looking at what's next, it is a rare thing to find a culture that loves and reveres the elderly and even more prizes them and their contributions highly. Elderly people are now claiming back their...
We've all heard the statistic that 50% of all marriages end in the couple needing a divorce attorney and separating. However, recent statistics actually put that figure closer to 39%. Yay, doesn't that mean more people are living happily ever after? Unfortunately, the...
Source: RichLegg / Getty When I found out I was being given the amazing opportunity to write an “advice column” for MadameNoire, using my knowledge and experience as a clinically trained social worker with a focus on Child and Family dynamics, I immediately went to my...