A few posts ago, I shared with you all how much I love Instagram. The great thing about it is you get to connect with your friends, other moms & even a celebrity or two! Even though I can't say that any of these ladies are my actual friends, it is inspiring to see how they lead their lives (and their families) in such a positive way. They are all multiracial and are killing the mom game. Here are just a handful of my favorite celebrity multiracial … [Read more...]
Moms Needs Breaks Too: 7 Ways to Relax
Kids. Work. Messes. Husbands. Being a mother comes with great responsibility and at times can become overwhelming. Moms needs time to unplug and unwind so they can return to the chaos that can overtake motherhood. Here are 7 ways moms can relax: Booking a Massage to Relax Who doesn't love a good rub down at the spa? I know I do! There's something about a quiet stranger rubbing your aching joints in a quiet dark room (without screaming kids) that automatically sets … [Read more...]
Tips for Battling Back to School Emotions with your High School Child
The transition to high school can be tough for parents. You realize that this is your last hooray with your kids, and a flood of emotions emerge. My kids are only 7 & 5, but as a middle school counselor, I have the privilege of watching other people's children transition from elementary to middle & middle to high school. Kwame, author of MissKwame76, shares her experience of the high school transition and the challenges it brought for her. Two weeks … [Read more...]
How to Love Your Kids When They’re Driving You Cray-Cray
At times, our house is a little too chaotic. My youngest is 2 and reminds us daily of her need to be in control. My oldest is 4 and likes to remind her younger sister that she is the boss. I love my kids, but at times they drive me crazy! Does anyone else feel this way? What can you do when you need a break? Here's what I do: Go Outside I know you want a nap. Desperately. You wish they would be quiet and slow down long enough for you to just get 30 … [Read more...]