Mom 101

What I Wish I Had Known Six Months Ago

You should hug your parents. A lot.

I Want To Take Up Golf But I’m A Terrible Loser! (And Way Too Competitive)

You don’t want to be around me mini-golfing. If I missed a putt, I would curse as if I had just stubbed my toe.

Letting Go of the Daughter I’ll Never Have

He wasn’t even born yet, and people were disappointed with him. We weren’t. He is exactly the child we wanted.

I’m Listening and Learning: What Not to Say to a Black Mom

For me, being called out was a blessing in disguise, because it prompted me to become more educated.

My Kids Need To Go ‘Back To School’ This Fall – But I’m Anxious About What That Means

I’m hopeful about the fall, but I’m also realistic. Above all else, I’m a mom who wants to protect my kids’ physical and mental health.

I Have A Closet Full Of Clothes And I Can’t Justify Shopping Ever Again!

Thanks to COVID, I’ve become very aware of just how many clothes I own. Some items still have the damn price tag on.

Time To Check In With the Parents: How Are We All Doing Now?

Nobody expected this, but as parents, we were forced to adapt and move quickly. Now, please take a minute to stop and take a breath. 

Kids, You’re About to Experience a 1980s Summer

I love you very much, but I can no longer sustain entertaining you every minute of the day.

“Don’t Text Me In That Tone!” Why Tone Matters More Than Ever Now

The tone in this email made me so irate, I searched Amazon for the cost of a punching bag. I needed to release my rage somehow.