Teenagers

Exploring Identity and Representation :: A Review of the Black Barbie Documentary I recently watched the Black Barbie documentary on Netflix and I must say, it was brilliantly done. I will try not to give too much away so that...

Disclosure :: this post contains affiliate links. Eco-Savvy Moms :: How to Cut Waste and Boost Savings In today's world, reducing waste is not just beneficial for the environment, but a smart way to save some cash and simplify our busy...

Disclosure :: this post contains affiliate links. Rediscovering Connection :: Between Mom And Me Dusty Treasures Several shelves in my home are filled with items meant to create a connection between me and my children, but instead, they collect dust. You know,...

The School Event Chronicles :: The Impact of School Events on Student Life I am a mom of two very active kiddos. They participate in extracurricular activities and always have some type of school event, they keep me and my...

Splish, Splash, Success :: Summer Swimming Lessons Create Confident Swimmers It’s that time of the year again, summer swimming lessons! My kids absolutely love to swim, we’ve had them in swim lessons since they were about 3. I am not...

Is Family Game Night Still a Thing? No one prepared me to be the mom of teenagers. It felt like the stage of diapers and carseats and sippy cups would last forever. But it didn’t. It was over in a flash, and now...

What Your Child's LEAP Score Does And Does Not Affect LEAP testing is around the corner for most public school students in Louisiana. There is so much emphasis on standardized testing - so much pressure is placed on students to...

6 Things About Growing Children That Nobody Talks About It happens to everyone, right? Our kids grow up. I thought I mostly knew what to expect since I am the oldest in a very large but tight-knit family. I've watched...

Inspiring Generations :: Creative Ways To Celebrate Black History Month February is an exciting month for my family as I'm sure it is for many others. Like most families, we are thrilled to celebrate Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day during...

One Size Parenting Doesn't Fit All Let’s get one thing straight, parenting is hard! Someone once described it to me as the most beautiful headache you’d ever experience, they were 100% right. Since my children were a little under one...