Source: Sawyer/Manifest Group Source: Sawyer / Manifest Group 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. Unfortunately, it takes time to research cool and … [Read more...]
From One Mom to Another: How To Keep Your Child On Track and Avoid The Academic Summer “Slide”
African-American army mom reading book to her daughter. Source: filmstudio/Getty School’s out for summer and now you have the kids at home full-time. Even though you’re keeping them busy with summer camps, family reunions, and other summer activities, this season is a critical time for children academically. When children don’t have the structure and repetition of a school … [Read more...]
From One Mom to Another, 4 Ways to Avoid The Over-Commitment Exhaustion Trap
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 “mom-zombie” just going through the motions. It’s in those moments when I need to take a step back and examine … [Read more...]
From One Step-Mom To Another: How To Manage The Two Biggest Hurdles Of Blended Families
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 tribe to ask them what topics they wanted me to address. The response was overwhelming. What I found … [Read more...]
How To Travel With Kids Without Losing Your Mind
Source: kali9 / Getty When I was a new parent the thought of traveling with children made me cringe. I remember going on vacations with friends or with my boo and observing other travelers with their children who were losing their minds. Screaming, crying, fighting with siblings, not listening, and whining, oh the whining. But, I absolutely love traveling, it’s one of the … [Read more...]
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