When I first became a foster mom, one of the first things I learned was that we weren’t allowed to post photos of our foster kids on social media. No Facebook, no Twitter, and definitely no Instagram. At first, I thought this sucked. I mean, let’s be honest, a good...
Certain milestones in life are full of magic and wonder. Your first Christmas snow, driving through a vacant parking lot in your parent’s Volvo, and the day your baby finally starts sleeping on a somewhat consistent schedule. It’s no secret that society is obsessed with all things baby sleep; why...
Tia Mowry, who is presumably best known for her role in the classic Disney Channel hit series “Sister Sister,” has been goals ever since she first rocked her fearless 90s fashions on the small screen. These days, however, Tia has hung up her stylish hat collection and can often be...
Spring has sprung y’all! Pollen is in the air, the rainy days seem endless, and stores have stocked-up on pastel-colored clothes that look atrocious against my olive skin. Despite these minor inconveniences, I still consider spring to be one of my favorite seasons. It’s a time for egg-hunting fun, potato-salad...
Good news, Dunder Mifflin fans! Your favorite Netflix binge-series is being transformed into a children’s book, meaning you can now terrorize your kids with your Office obsession both on-screen and off. On February 25th, Entertainment Weekly reported that The Office: A Day at Dunder Mifflin Elementary is set to be released...
Being the mom of littles is hard. Having tiny people be so dependant on you for every bite of food, trip to the potty, scrub in the shower and beyond is a bit exhausting, and can sometimes leave us yearning for the days our children become more independent. Or at...
Sometimes I look at my son and think, when will you ever grow older? The question — a wish, a desperate plea inside my mind — comes at the end of the day, when my patience has been spent, when his toddler self will accept nothing, and he’ll flail angrily...
For wife, mother, wellness advocate, and now children’s book author, Miquilaue Young, homebirth isn’t just about having options; it’s about upholding a proud legacy rooted in tradition. Inspired by her grandmother, who had five homebirths of her own, Young decided to follow in her footsteps. Young has since had six...
Being a working mom is hard. In a world that tells women that we can do and have it all (and yes, we can), we often feel pressured to perform flawlessly at work, then return home to resume our roles as Pinterest-perfect moms. Some days, we nail this delicate balance...
I remember my mother telling my 6-year-old self that she loved my sister and me “the same amount, but differently.” I’m just now beginning to comprehend the bittersweet truth in those words as I watch each child grow, like many types of flowers in the same garden, each requiring different...