When Your Son Prefers Dad: The Father-Son Relationship Shift
Let me set the scene: I’m a devoted mom of three, handling the bulk of the caretaking, while…
Thriving in the Chaos: A Mom’s Guide to Navigating Competitive Youth Sports
When I was growing up, being considered a good athlete meant playing for your school’s team. Today, the game has changed. Competitive travel sports clubs of all kinds have taken over with extravagant destination tournaments, championship rings, and gear that kids can’t get enough of. Much like parenting, seasoned sports moms will offer plenty of advice, but you don’t truly understand the world of competitive sports until you’re in it. I still remember my shock when I was asked to pay admission to watch my own child play in his first tournament!Â
GO! SEE! EXPLORE! : Pink Palace Crafts Fair
A friend recently pointed out that, due to the abundance of activities, Memphis in September is way more…
The Ugly Side of Motherhood
Overwhelming. That’s how I would describe motherhood. I set out to write a post for maternal mental health…
Don’t Say “No” to Horseplay with Dad
It is a truth universally acknowledged that moms say “no” a lot. This is such a stereotype that…
Brush those Teeth! Advice from a Pediatric Dentist
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Did you know that cavities are the most common chronic disease…
Potty Training: Toddlerhood’s Trust Fall
On a random Saturday, I was going to the bathroom when my toddler walked in, sat on her…
Why I’m Setting a New Year’s Resolution for the First Time : Hint, it’s about my Phone
If you’ve always been on Team “New Year’s Resolutions Suck,” or if this is your first year banning…
Our Presence is the Present: The One-on-One Experience Gift
It’s that time of year again, when the newness of back-to-school slides into Halloween then on to Thanksgiving…
Life Lessons from my Four Year Old
One of the fascinating things about raising a child is discovering new ways of being human and self-expression…