Like many of you, I recently found myself forced to take many roles because of the global health crisis and quarantine. Of all the added responsibilities, at-home teacher and administrator for my ADHD kiddo is the one I am least prepared to do. But after three weeks of school at home for my middle schooler …
I don’t like talking to you. I will never forget the day Harold said those six little words to me. We had been married for 9 years at the time. We were parenting three children, both working full time and had settled into the monotony of life being married with kids. And as much as …
Clear and concise communication is an essential component of any relationship. In parenting, it is especially important because there are often two different pathways of communication: one with your child and one with the child’s other parent. When differences of opinion arise staying clear and concise can become even more difficult. Alexandra started middle school this year. …
Worried if you’ll keep your sanity these next few weeks? Take a break from the madness with one of these 9 date night ideas for when you’re stuck inside.
It’s February! In honor of Black History Month we’re focused on matters of the heart facing African-American couples by sharing these 5 relationship books by Black authors that everyone should read.
If you’re like me then you don’t love to read. Yes, I said it – I do not love reading. But if your daughter is like me then I know there are days you feel like pulling your hair out. Reading is such an important part of learning and schooling that it’s impossible to avoid. …
To My College Bound Son: I cannot believe that you will soon be headed off to college. From the time you came into my life, I have been preparing you for this day. What I failed to do was prepare myself for this day. I did not consider the flood of emotion that would come …
This post is sponsored by AARP through their campaign to #DisruptAging. All opinions are my own. For as long as I can remember my mother has taught me “how to be.” She taught me etiquette, table manners, proper public behavior, and how to dress. My mother grew up in a middle class family in a …