Perspectives in Parenting

No one told me that some days I may wish I wasn’t a mother. Do not misunderstand me. It’s not that I wish my child didn’t exist or I regret having one. But there are times that I want to/need...

The older and wiser I get, the more I seem to uncover about American history, black history. Of course, everyone knows who gave the “I Have a Dream Speech” and the woman who helped slaves escape in the Underground...

During my pregnancy, I would read article after article on everything from being a first-time mom to what to feed your child to when to bathe them, etc. However, there was one article that truly stood out to me,...

The Definition of Spang-lish is a hybrid language combining words and idioms from both Spanish and English, especially Spanish speech that uses many English words and expressions. Our daughter who is 3 about to turn 4 in a few months...

A little over a week ago there was a news story in Lafayette that made headlines and earned a spot on SNL. When the news broke I found myself first in confusion (like how are we even here) then...

Can I return my Christmas gift from my husband and children? That sounds rude, I know, but I just can’t look at it.   Before Christmas, I saw a video and, in the background, a robot vacuum was roaming around the house...

I was 8 years old when my parents divorced. At first, it wasn't much of a big deal. But as time went on, and as I was getting older, there were things that a girl needs her mom for....

Have you wanted to stroll the best park in the neighborhood, but wished you had a mom pal to tag along with you? Are you looking for more play dates in Lafayette, mom and baby coffee dates, or a way...

People talk about the greatest generation: those who bravely faced Nazi Germany and the Axis Powers in WWII. And no doubt these men and women and children stepped up to do incredibly hard things to overcome evil. I want to...

The desire to become a mom was my ultimate goal. I could not see past the 2 pink lines; that was all I wanted, that was all I needed. However once I had my daughter, the true reality set...