Parenting
From One Mom To Another: What To Do If Your Child Hits You
Source: skynesher / Getty Note: This article is primarily geared towards parents of toddlers and elementary school aged children. We’ve all been there. Cringing at the sight of a child hitting their parent or even worse, we’re the parent being hit by our children....
From One Mom To Another: How To Cope When Your Child Comes Between You And Your Partner
Source: Tetra Images / Getty We’ve all been taught (and society dictates) that marriage is the foundation of the family and families are the bedrock of society. We’re told to prioritize our partners above all others. We’re told not to let anything or anyone come...
Want “More” For Your Child? Meet Sawyer
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....
From One Mom to Another: How To Keep Your Child On Track and Avoid The Academic Summer “Slide”
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...
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...
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...
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,...
4 Ways To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids Without Electronics
Struggling to connect with your children? Are electronics getting in the way of bonding? This can help!
Book Review: Alma and How She Got Her Name
Disclaimer: I was provided an advanced copy of this book from the author to facilitate this review. As always, all opinions are my own. The Facts: Alma and How She Got Her Name, written and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal, published by Candlewick Press in China...