Authors Posts by Angela
Angela
Hi Everyone! I’m Angela and am honored to be joining this incredible group of Mid-Michigan Moms. While I'm usually a mom who wears several hats (writer, writing instructor, and volunteer), I'm currently homeschooling my two small kids. Together, we love adventuring into nature and reading All OF THE BOOKS.
Empathy: The Only Superpower I Hope My Children Learn
Today, our children live in a world where society pounds perfection into their heads. They are expected to specialize in one sport by age eight, master chess by age 10, take every AP class...
On Spring Break, I Learned That My Kids Simply Needed a Break
Oh, Spring break. It’s for everyone, isn’t it? Kids and parents alike both need the relaxing, and sunshine if you’re lucky. Last year, my whole family flew to Florida and bummed the beach day...
How a Mother Saves a Heart: National Heart Month
My Mother saved my heart. February is National Heart Month, and I've shared my story in honor of this national educational initiative, dedicated to cardiovascular health awareness.
Every evening for over two months, my frail...
Hiking with Kids: A Beginner’s Guide
Hiking with my kids has changed my life. I mean it. We’ve not only created lifelong memories, but it’s so much more than that. It’s helped us slow down and quite literally stop and...
Instilling Belief in Our Children
Belief, faith, and hope are words that we all need in our lives. Whether we’re in the boat, riding a good wave, or tipping over in a storm, as humans, we must believe that things...
I’m Putting My Career On Hold Because of the Pandemic…And That’s Okay
Mothers. We put a lot of our identity on the back burner, don’t we? Careers, friendships, writing that book, or running the marathon? We keep telling ourselves that we’ll get to it once the...
Notable Black Authors for All Ages: For Those Beginning Your Inclusivity Journey
As many of us embark on learning how to be antiracist, we’re gathering books, documentaries, and podcasts. It’s a great start. In my view, one thing that is important to consider when buying books...
It Took a Pandemic to Slow Us Down
The pandemic quickly exposed what we’ve known all along - our lives are way too busy. We don’t allow ourselves or our families to slow down, and it shows daily.
My kids used to come...
How A Puppy Saved Quarantine
Sometimes life doesn’t always go as you plan. Sometimes awful things happen in our world—and it’s completely out of your control. My plan was to get a puppy in March so that I’d have...