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(Last Night’s) Late night ramblings
February 23, 2015 Leave a Comment
I’m in one of those seasons that feels so uncomfortable. I’m restless and yet exhausted. I keep shifting and adjusting in an effort to get comfortable. And I just can’t. Wasn’t I just here? I’m over thinking everything. I want to make all the right choices because I’m terrified of making the wrong ones. I […]
Read more…The Tough Question Every Parent Should Ask Themselves
February 20, 2015 Leave a Comment
How will you be remembered? It’s a question that is often at the forefront of my mind these days. See, it occurred to me recently that I’m doing more than just living — I’m creating a legacy. I’m authoring my story but the thing is, it isn’t just my story anymore, because I have a […]
Read more…#RaisingReaders: Ways to Cultivate a Love of Reading In Your Children
February 17, 2015 Leave a Comment
One of my favorite things to do with my girls is read. As they continue to grow I can only hope that they will love books as much as they do now. Of course, I’m doing everything I can to help ensure that love doesn’t dwindle. Things like: 1. Reading to your children as early […]
Read more…Things That Happen While Parenting A Tween
February 8, 2015 Leave a Comment
Not long ago I declared I was taking a break from blogging. I was ready to embrace my new truth. And then this happened: Some time after I made the decision to take a break from blogging an opportunity that was perfect for where I am in life right now presented itself. Feeling oh so […]
Read more…What No One Tells You About Parenting a Tween
January 8, 2015 Leave a Comment
Everyone is quick to offer pearls of wisdom for the baby years, and words of sympathy when that baby seemingly overnight turns into a teen … but no one really talks about what happens right before. Specifically, the tween years. They’re an introduction to the teen years, a reminder to enjoy what’s left of childhood, […]
Read more…Cliché Photos Married Couples Have
December 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
For some married couples, their cell phone’s Instagram/Facebook feed serves as a highlight reel of their relationship. A steady stream of countless moments that come together to tell a love story: their unique love story. But take a scroll down any couple’s digital photo albums and you’ll very likely see the same images over-and-over again […]
Read more…Habits That Make for an Unhappy Mom
December 24, 2014 Leave a Comment
Everyone says happiness is a choice. As someone with a history of depression I often find that concept slightly difficult to digest. How can something so complex as happiness come down to one decision: a decision to be or not to be? For me, it’s easier to think of happiness as the outcome of a […]
Read more…Evening Activities for Kids
December 22, 2014 Leave a Comment
It may be getting dark early, but that doesn’t mean your day of play gets cut short. Short days and long nights means a chance to deviate from typical family activities and try new things. There’s so much to do come nightfall in LA, both indoors and out, that you may even be tempted to […]
Read more…Why You Should Forgive Your Ex (Especially if You Have a Child with Them)
December 12, 2014 Leave a Comment
“She looks just like her father.” I flushed every time I heard these words, hoping the discomfort I felt was hidden by my brown skin. I wasn’t exactly sure how to feel, I just knew hearing that didn’t feel good. Naturally my daughter would look like him. She has half of his DNA, after all. […]
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