Photo by Lina Kivaka/Pexels Dear Absentee Fathers, Your child needs you, and you know it. This conversation has been had and the topic has been bled to death. However, we are still at this same starting point. Yes, I know you may be missing in action because you feel you have nothing or not enough to …
Photo by Edward Eyer (Pexels) The title drew me in…Malcolm and Marie. The picture from the Netflix preview drew me in closer especially since David John Washington has the role of Malcolm. Being me, the one who is in love with being in love, whether I am the lucky winner or someone else. Some of …
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We watch our children grow and guide them in the right direction as best we can. Most of our parenting springs from the way we were parented or not parented in some instances. I remember clearly saying to myself at random times when my parents’ answers were no, that I will never treat my children …
Lights! Camera! Action! This is how I am beginning to treat myself in my daily life. For most of my life, I have been taught, and maybe you can relate, that you are supposed to go through this cliche path of life: This list could go on, but I digress. Here are the 3 things …
My daughter and I pulled up to our extended family’s home to spend some time. We were in a great mood to be around family and create more great memories. Then she asked, When did you get divorced? It took me by surprise and since I hadn’t thought about it in such a long time, I …
Single Ladies… if you are anything like me, you’re single, you love coffee and your bed is your comfort zone. Well, you don’t have to be like me to relate to my rant. 🙂 When I say I enjoy being home, trust that I mean it. My home is my haven and my bed is …
My one and only son arrived 10 years after my oldest child. He’s 12 or more specifically… “I’m 12–1/2,” he’d say. He is such a cool kid. He is calm at heart and has been introverted most time since birth but when he warms up minutes later, he’s so much fun. We have had so …
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Sometimes one of the most difficult decisions as a mom is to have to send your child to daycare. Another decision is deciding which childcare center should you choose? Childcare is one of the most needed support systems families require. Choosing the best childcare facility will be a win for you and your family. Here …
Photo by Monstera/Pexels Moms are sought out as problem solvers, caretakers, and sometimes miracle workers. No one asks if we are able to fix issues, we are just expected to. We may be part of that issue by getting right to it when summoned. Our hearts are full for our children and in many cases, we tend to …
Sweet and Simple, Mother’s Day will be. Photo by Adonyi’ Gabor/Pexels Now, I get it. I have reached a point in my life where less is more these days. For Mother’s Day, I don’t need the cruise, the fancy restaurant, or the glitter & gold. I just want to enjoy simple things. Don’t get me wrong, …
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Trust me, your single mom has the answer. Raising a boy to be a man, obviously has specific strategies and its ups and downs. But can it be done? Of course, it has been done every day. Some all alone, some with mentors, other positive male figures, etc. As a single mother of a son and …
