Parenting Perspectives

As moms, we are naturally wired to serve the members of our village, specifically our babies. While functioning in this capacity and having cultural norms as the driving force for our methods of operation, we unconsciously lose sight of...

I’m that mom. No, unfortunately, I’m not the “cool” mom, or the “fun” mom. I’m the mom who will call you out for acting foolish or being mean. I’m the mom who definitely uses dry shampoo and throws on...

We have officially entered holiday season, and for many of us, this is the best time of the year. If you are one of those mommas who can't get enough of holiday cheer -- whether it is decking out...

***Trigger warning: grief, pregnancy loss*** Today is October 15, 2021. It is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. 10 days ago I was pregnant. Nine days ago it was confirmed my pregnancy was no longer viable. Three days ago I had...

What it Means: Perfectionism is the refusal to accept any standard short of perfection. What it Looks Like:  Perfectionists in the workplace are often described with highly-regarded traits. A highly sought after employee would likely be described as organized, driven, result-focused, a...

You have many choices in your life, but your skin is not one of them. This is why you should learn how to be comfortable in your own skin. Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done. Here are...

“Thank you, Mommy.” This is what I say to my daughter in a sing-songy voice after I change her diaper. It doesn’t matter if we’re dealing with the split pea soup variety of poopy diaper or just a run-of-the-mill wet...

Last summer, in the thick of 2020 and all of our quarantine time, I made a heartbreaking discovery. I realized that whenever my daughter wanted to have a book read aloud, she would to go to my husband first....

At a soccer game recently, my five-year-old son, Harrison, hit the ground hard and got the breath knocked out of him. One of his teammates pulled him up off the grass and checked on his condition. Some children are...

My mom and I have always been close. Most days we talk several times a day, and usually we do not go an entire day without talking. I am sure she thinks at times I overshare with her, but...