Erica
Top 4 Cajun Restaurants Around Birmingham
I'll preface this article by saying that I am in no way a food critic. However, I was born and raised south of Interstate...
I’m Not the Angry Mom :: I’m Overstimulated!
I will never be like my elders.
My Grandmother had her wits about her. She was very instructive and very clear. In fewer words, she...
To The Mothers Who Play Both Roles, I Salute You!
Now That I Am A Mother
I see things from a totally different perspective. I see how hard it must have been for my mother...
Depression or Burnout? Is There a Difference?
In Light of the Current Mental Health Awareness Trends,
I just wanted to say that while burn out is not a clinical diagnosis, it is...
Never Say Never: Mom Edition
I Will Never Feed My Kid Fast Food
I can hear my younger self cringe inside as I order a Happy Meal for the second...
When I Said “One and Done” I Meant It
Here are a ten takeaways regarding only children I will leave you with in case you are like me, and, despite societal expectations, feel that one is enough.
Good or Bad, It’s Okay to Feel Emotions
I Sometimes Resent my Own Emotions.
But why? They are my emotions, they are real, and they are valid. So, why do I feel guilty...
Breaking Cycles
Traits, Traditions, and Traumas
Hi, my name is Erica and I am the cycle breaker in my family. I recognized early on that there was...
Ardent Preschool and Daycare Reestablished My Trust in Early Education
Birmingham Mom Collective is happy to partner with Ardent Preschool and Day Care in their mission to create an environment for children to grow...
10 Things I Wish People Told Me About Motherhood
The Beautiful and The Not So Beautiful
I wish both sides were told to first time moms. I walked into motherhood with so many false...