2017 January
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Would We Be Crazy To Have Another Baby?
Ever since my daughter's first birthday in July, I have had a very consistent back and forth struggle going on inside my head. That...
Making Mom Friends: The Struggle is Real!
As a first time mom, one of the biggest challenges I have faced is finding my mom tribe. Okay, let's be real here, I'd...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Race
“Mommy, why don’t we match?” Crash! That’s the sound of my heart breaking as I realize that my daughter’s innocence about race and racism...
From Baby Blues to Formula: A New Mom’s Survival Story
I will never forget the day that my baby blues kicked in. My son was 11 days old. I was recovering from a c-section...
Mission Possible: A Guide to Surviving the Winter Birthday
Unless you are a planner, you don't necessarily get a say when your child(ren) will be born. We have always celebrated my husband's Winter birthday...
My Baby’s Gender was Mistakenly Revealed: Tips on Keeping it a...
"It's the only surprise left in life!"
Isn't most of life a surprise? Even so, my husband and I fell in love with the idea...
7 Classic Kids’ Books to Shake Up Storytime
Bedtime stories are a universal staple in nighttime routines for parents. Who doesn't love to cuddle up in cozy jammies and read a good...
CrossFit: My Fitness and My Therapy
With the New Year in full swing, I figured that I would take some time to discuss something fitness related and something that is...
A Michigan Mother’s Books Teach Self Love
As a Mother, and in Celebration of the legacy of the late great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I reflect on one of the...