Motherhood & Family

Life in the ‘hood

Parent’s guide to greater mindfulness

Parent’s guide to greater mindfulness

Every year, I attend a celebration at a culture center in my neighborhood. It’s one of my favorite days filled with music, dancing, art, and […]

50 Tips from one mom to her son

50 Tips from one mom to her son

  1.   Never take good friends for granted. Friends are the family you choose. When their hearts break, yours will too. When they triumph, […]

Hopeful parenting when your kids are emotionally hurting

Hopeful parenting when your kids are emotionally hurting

Parents never want to see their child in emotional pain. We have a natural instinct to do everything in our power to take away their […]

6 Important points to survive the autism diagnosis

6 Important points to survive the autism diagnosis

An autism diagnosis can leave you paralyzed with fear for your children’s future, but these six points will help you and your family survive autism: […]

Are you a bullied parent?

Are you a bullied parent?

Have you ever seen a child bully or boss around his parents? A child who talks down to them, disses, or even mocks them? Embarrassing, […]

5 Tips to prepare your child for back to school

5 Tips to prepare your child for back to school

As the first day of school approaches, parents and children alike begin to run the gamut of emotions: excitement, fear, anticipation, anxiety. For those who […]

4 Ways to give your kids life’s ultimate edge

4 Ways to give your kids life’s ultimate edge

If you want to give your kids an edge in life, teach them to perform under pressure. Doing so will be more helpful than giving […]

10 Characteristics in the most outstanding parents

10 Characteristics in the most outstanding parents

{See information about book giveaway below!} One of the oldest learn-as-you-go occupations may also be the toughest to master. Good parenting rarely comes naturally; it […]