Parenting Wisdom

On a normal day my husband takes our six year old son, Grayson, to school at 8:00. Later at 10:00 he wakes our daughter up and feeds her breakfast, and I either get up with them or sleep until...

We are so excited to have participated in #Moms4Moms Day with The Bump and CT Working Moms. This day was dedicated to moms everywhere and respecting the decisions every mom makes for her family. It is time to stop the...

Did you cloth diaper your baby? Are you strictly a disposable diaper type of mama? Regardless of your decisions, it doesn't make your choices better than another parent's. In an attempt to end the "mommy wars" that are all...

Every February in the United States, Black History month is celebrated. As I reflect on the importance of recognizing the people and events that made an impact on our society, I can't help bur think of Dr. Martin Luther...

"Oh, I can’t have you over," other moms always say. "My house is a mess." I arrive for a play date and as soon as I come in the door, I’m told, "Don’t judge me, the house is a...

Ahhhh...Valentine's Day! A time to celebrate the love between you and your sweetie. Fancy dinners, new red dresses, lots of time spent on hair and makeup so you look just right, celebratory champagne, staying out (and up) late...my reminiscence...

Like the bare trees of winter, having a newborn can strip us down to our essence.             Like nourishing springtime rain, a toddler may pelt us with many curious questions to quench their thirst for knowledge of their new world.             Like the sweet camaraderie...

Resolutions have never been my thing. I've always felt if I resolved to do something, then it was the surefire way to make sure I was not going to do it. Of course I want to lose weight, I...

It happened on one of those sweltering summer days. The kind that feels like a hot wet blanket covers you all over, and you need to take a shower after standing outside for two minutes. The kids were bored...

"Mama!" That's the name I respond to all day long. You see, I'm a stay at home mom to a very demanding toddler. His vocabulary consists of about 20 words, and mama is at the top of the list...