“I wish I could say I’m the perfect mother. But the truth is… I’m not. Not even close.”
Dear Moms—Know You Are Just Right For The Job
My Parents Teach My Kids Things I Can’t Yet
“Can we stop shaming parents for having a break from their kids while they spend quality time with their grandparents?”
Parents, Please Teach Your Children About Differently-Abled People
“If you don’t teach your child about kids like mine, I’ll teach my child about kids like yours.”
Why It’s Important For Your Kids To Make Their Own Decisions
“We are tempted to not only look to others to follow, but we are also tempted to make our own choices okay by judging others.”
Dear Son With Autism, Keep Making Your Happy Noises
“Laugh. Giggle. Hum. Squeal. Never stop. No matter what. Just keep being you.”
Dear Moms, Don’t Let Your Phones Distract You From The Good Stuff
“Mommy, please put down your phone because, well…I miss you.”
My Bi-Racial Family Has To Fight Against Racism Every Day
“Racism is built on little assumptions and small biases that make people of color out to be ‘aggressive’ or ‘suspicious.’”
I Woke Up To My Husband’s Dirty Dishes In The Sink, And I Felt A Rush Of Happiness
“Years ago, I would have looked at these dishes and got annoyed. I probably would have sent a text saying, ‘Really? You left these here?’ My mindset has changed, and it’s something I wish I had learned a long time ago.”
Why My Door Will Always Be Open For My Mother-In-Law
“As far as I was aware, you hadn’t lost your ability to be an amazing nanna to them overnight.”
It’s Time To Stop Treating Young Boys Like Grown Adults
“Emotion is normal. Wanting love and comfort is normal. What’s NOT normal is telling a child or another parent that holding them past the age of one isn’t okay.”