Why I Talked To My Daughter About Suicide
Why I Talked To My Daughter About Suicide Despite being a therapist, at times, I find it incredibly challenging to have more serious or in-depth conversations with my teenager. I […] The post Why I...
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Connected Parenting :: Embracing Your Child’s Interest I am the daughter of a single mother of four. My mom was constantly at work which is understandable since she had four […] The post Connected...
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Raising Inclusive Kids :: Nurturing The Understanding Of Race And Culture My children, who are 8 and 9 years old, are growing up in an environment where my husband and […] The post Raising Inclusive...
View ArticleBuilding Brighter Futures :: Resources For Developing Minds Initiative
Building Brighter Futures :: Resources For Developing Minds Initiative Hey Mamas, I’m not just sharing this because I am the Director of Community Health at United Way of Acadiana and […] The post...
View ArticleA Prayer For The Child Who Has Exams
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View ArticleOne Size Parenting Doesn’t Fit All
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View ArticleInspiring Generations :: Creative Ways To Celebrate Black History Month
Inspiring Generations :: Creative Ways To Celebrate Black History Month February is an exciting month for my family as I’m sure it is for many others. Like most families, we […] The post Inspiring...
View Article6 Things About Growing Children That Nobody Talks About
6 Things About Growing Children That Nobody Talks About It happens to everyone, right? Our kids grow up. I thought I mostly knew what to expect since I am the […] The post 6 Things About Growing...
View ArticleWhat Your Child’s LEAP Score Does And Does Not Affect
What Your Child’s LEAP Score Does And Does Not Affect LEAP testing is around the corner for most public school students in Louisiana. There is so much emphasis on standardized […] The post What Your...
View ArticleIs Family Game Night Still a Thing?
Is Family Game Night Still a Thing? No one prepared me to be the mom of teenagers. It felt like the stage of diapers and carseats and sippy cups would […] The post Is Family Game Night Still a Thing?...
View ArticleSplish, Splash, Success :: Summer Swimming Lessons Create Confident Swimmers
Splish, Splash, Success :: Summer Swimming Lessons Create Confident Swimmers It’s that time of the year again, summer swimming lessons! My kids absolutely love to swim, we’ve had them in […] The post...
View ArticleThe School Event Chronicles :: The Impact of School Events on Student Life
The School Event Chronicles :: The Impact of School Events on Student Life I am a mom of two very active kiddos. They participate in extracurricular activities and always have […] The post The School...
View ArticleRediscovering Connection :: Between Mom And Me
Disclosure :: this post contains affiliate links. Rediscovering Connection :: Between Mom And Me Dusty Treasures Several shelves in my home are filled with items meant to create a connection […] The...
View ArticleEco-Savvy Moms :: How to Cut Waste and Boost Savings
Disclosure :: this post contains affiliate links. Eco-Savvy Moms :: How to Cut Waste and Boost Savings In today’s world, reducing waste is not just beneficial for the environment, but […] The post...
View ArticleExploring Identity and Representation :: A Review of the Black Barbie...
Exploring Identity and Representation :: A Review of the Black Barbie Documentary I recently watched the Black Barbie documentary on Netflix and I must say, it was brilliantly done. I […] The post...
View ArticleMaking Back-to-School Fun and Stress-Free :: A Mom’s Guide with Tips and Tricks
Making Back-to-School Fun and Stress-Free :: A Mom’s Guide with Tips and Tricks As a mom, the chaos of the past school year left me anxious and stressed. I’ve spent […] The post Making Back-to-School...
View ArticleFrom Summer to School :: Our Journey
From Summer to School :: Our Journey Facing Junior High Again Back to school is upon us, marking the transition from summer breaks and vacations to preparing for a new […] The post From Summer to...
View ArticleFrom Thoughts to Pages :: Why Every Kid Should Start a Journal
From Thoughts to Pages :: Why Every Kid Should Start a Journal My husband and I have two children that are wildly different. My son will talk from the minute […] The post From Thoughts to Pages :: Why...
View ArticleOliver Lane Creative Studio :: A Local Gem You Should Visit
Oliver Lane Creative Studio :: A Local Gem You Should Visit I usually throw my kid’s birthday parties at home, and they have always been so much fun. However, they […] The post Oliver Lane Creative...
View ArticleWhat You Can And Cannot Eat With Braces, And Why {From An Orthodontist And Mom!}
Disclosure :: This post was sponsored by and written by Dr. Melanie Fowler. If your kiddo got new braces over the summer, these tips about how to navigate meal time with braces […] The post What You...
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