Parenting Wisdom

When I was on maternity leave with my first daughter, I quickly realized I needed a project to keep me sane. Luckily my family had recently purchased a rental property that needed an overhaul. I spent every free second...

As an educator for the past 15 years, the “summer slump” is a common phrase many in the field use when referencing the need to “reteach” or “reinforce” previously learned material. According to an article I recently read in the...

I’m sure you all have imagined what you wanted your life to look like in five, ten, or even 15 years. As I reflect on the past five years, I never imagined my life would look like it does....

Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, there was a woman named Barbara.Barbara had it all: success in her career, two amazing children, a loving husband, supportive extended family, and more friends than she could possibly...

Like many college students, I babysat weekly in Tallahassee while attending Florida State University to make extra money, usually to spend at the bar. Once a week, I would prepare for my day of "motherhood," as I called it...

Beach days are my favorite days. For me, they rival Disney trips in the suck-you-in-with-lots-of-preparation-but-the-family-time-is-worth-it kind of way. I still have the fondest memories of family beach vacations to Corpus Christi, Texas filled with boogie boarding and beach balls,...

I remember being picked on when I was younger. During those times, I would look around at all the girls that had a lot of friends and dream about the day I would have a best friend. My 11-year-old heart...

I’m always one to say, “use it” or “do it,” “life is the special occasion!” What I mean by that is don’t save the expensive jewelry or fine China or crystal for a special occasion. Don’t wait to wear that special...

I knew something wasn’t right with my son a week after his first birthday. Something wasn’t clicking with his physical development. By his first birthday, my son was not walking, which was no surprise. He’s a laid-back, easy-breezy second child...

There is a lifetime of lessons to be learned, many of which I am still learning. As your mom, I want to teach you the lessons that life offers and instill in you the confidence to always be yourself....