Mary W
Mary is a Northern girl living her best life in the South. She grew up in Pennsylvania and had the privilege of growing up in a suburb right outside of Philadelphia. Of course, she still loves cheering on Philadelphia sports (Fly Eagles Fly). In 2013 her family moved to Montgomery, Alabama so that her brother could pursue football. Alabama is now considered her home where she raises her 4 year old. Other than being a mom; she is an educator, advocate and dog lover.
Galentine’s Day in Birmingham :: Let’s Celebrate our Gal Pals!
Valentine's Day is a great day to celebrate the ones you love. This could include your significant others, children, parents, or your friends—especially your...
Plan Your Next Family Game Night With These Favorites
There is nothing wrong with a little family competition. Actually, competition will come with life and the earlier we allow our children the space...
What I Love About Meal Prepping
Life can be busy, busy, busy. I sometimes feel like there just isn't enough time to do everything I want to. I am constantly...
Using Academic Language With Your Child Every Day
Being a teacher and a mom definitely has its benefits.
My favorite thing students ask me is, "Ms. Woodard, when are we going to actually...
What We Learned From Play Therapy
Normalizing Therapy
I grew up in a household that didn't recognize mental health. There was a mindset that you can control every aspect of your...
Black History Month :: Tulsa, Oklahoma & Black Wall Street
Over 100 years ago in Tulsa, Oklahoma, there was a very successful community called Greenwood. In this neighborhood there were black doctors, black lawyers,...
2022 :: The Year in Review
Wow, has it been a year?! I feel like I have been saying that every year since the pandemic started; it really put a...
Horoscope Fun :: What Yours Means About You
When I meet someone, the first question I ask them is "when is your birthday?" because there are some key personality traits that each...
Alabama Fire :: What You Should Know About Birmingham’s WNFC Team
When I first moved to Alabama, I was frequently asked two questions. I feel like you have a good guess on what those questions...
Puppy Lessons
Recently, my son and I made the decision to get a puppy. I knew, more than him, that it would be hard work (especially...