3 EASY THINGS WE CAN DO TO MAKE SURE OUR SONS KNOW FEMALES KICK ASS!
DISBELIEF The other day I was in the garage with my toddler and he wanted to bring his bicycle inside (no problem). I picked it up over my head and he asked me if it was heavy and I said, “No Mama is strong.” That’s when he replied with “You’re not strong you’re a gril.” That’s not a typo. He calls “girls” “grils.” Adorable right? Well actually in this instance it wasn’t. I was in shock, it felt like a direct punch to the gut, I was angry, and all I could do was question,“Where the heck did he get
3 SIMPLE WAYS TO RAISE KIDS INTO CULTURALLY COMPETENT ADULTS
IT STARTS EARLY You know how when you look back on your childhood and you have this epiphany as to why you are the way you are? I think on average this happens in your thirties (if ever), a few lucky ones will realize in their 20s. For me, I am in my late thirties and I realize something new every day about why I act the way I act, feel the way I feel, and think the way I think. I reflect often, quite frankly, a little too often! If any of you can relate to this, you probably
5 Secrets to BOND with STEPCHILDREN A.S.A.P.
I was recently thinking about me and my stepson's relationship and how much it has evolved. It's pretty cool these days. I wanted to share with all of you some secrets on how we got there (well what I believe got us there). Most of you know that I am not married yet but I am definitely in a committed relationship. The truth is we planned on getting married and well...I got pregnant first! Even though we're not married, my role is definitely that of a stepmom. Because we have not said our vows yet, some will say, "Well you're
1 Simple Conflict-Free Way to Respond to Unsolicited Advice!
Thanks but No Thanks! I have been yearning for my own child and now my time has finally arrived! I am no stranger to Step Mom Lane! I've been in this role for about 15 years total (different relationships) but still I feel my experience has made me somewhat of a veteran. However, I will admit, being a biological mother is different. My belief is being a biological mother has shown me things I never imagined. It has made feel things I never knew I could feel. To be honest with you, I feel it has made me become a
5 Reasons Why I Co-Sleep with my Toddler-On Purpose!
Co-sleeping is such a controversial topic. If I ask parents if their toddler sleeps with them some will say “Heh heh heh hell no my kid does not sleep with me!” Others might say, “Well my kid sleeps in their own bed but during the night they come to our bed.” For us, I am proud to admit that we sleep with our toddler ON PURPOSE (by "us" I mean that's how mama wants it and papa better be supportive- which he is)! If you read about this topic, like with many topics, you will likely find an article or
How I Got Rid of the Pacifier Once and For All!
THE TIME HAS COME! The dread, the horror...the stress of it all! I know to some people, this is laughable, even some of my mom friends would roll their eyes when I would ask how they did it. For me, the moment of putting a stop to my son's pacifier addiction was not even close to funny. Friends of mine who are moms and even my friends who are not moms, looked my 2 year old in the eye and would say “What’s that in your mouth?” They were looking at my son but they were talking to me. I
Father’s Day! What Men Really Want!
Father’s Day is coming faster than a Jimmy John’s Delivery Boy! Even though the days are going by slower than usual due to this quarantine, it is right around the corner. Father’s Day is June 21, 2020 and I am not exactly sure if we will be able to go anywhere by then. Just in case we are not I thought I’d post some simple ideas that may be helpful to my mamas! I am writing this for all the amazing fathers out there! Even though I am a mother and more important haha...totally kidding or am I? No, but
STEPKIDS? How to NOT Step on Mom’s Toes!
YOU ARE THE ADULT! Whatever your relationship is with your step kids, close or not, it is up to us to be the adult and emotionally regulate. Wherever you are in your stepparenting journey, I think it is important to not step on the child or children's biological's mom's toes. Now that I am a biological mom, this hits me differently and I know I would appreciate if my child's stepmom considered me, at least with certain things. If you are a step mom or in the role of a step mom, you know the line between step and biological
Graduation Ideas…Blended Family and Quarantine Style!
As April winds down, I have mixed emotions and questions. How much longer is this going to last? When will we all feel comfortable going to gatherings again? Will everything go back to the way it was or will this be our new normal? I can’t imagine how the seniors feel who are graduating this year. As a former high school teacher, I know first hand what graduation means to these students. I have seen the student who messed up their first 3 years of high school and because of some epiphany, they finally get it together. They get it
MOTHER’S DAY IN QUARANTINE
5 Ways to make MOM’S day! With Mother’s Day right around the corner and no sign of the quarantine letting up, we have more time to think! Why not think of creative ways to make our mom’s feel special! Just because we can’t go anywhere doesn’t mean we can't make the special women in our lives feel like a queen! Chances are, my mamas are reading this article soooooooo, feel free to leave your laptop open on this screen while your kids or husband walk by (hint, hint). If this doesn’t work or your partner doesn’t do so well with
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