I know, moms. It’s gets confusing. Society and our well-meaning mommy friends voice compelling declarations from “You’re no superhero” to “Girl, take off your cape” and “You are not supermom. Ain’t nobody got time for that.”
Read MoreMost women have been conditioned to ignore symptoms and just ‘tough it out’ and focus on taking care of everyone else before themselves. I am no longer one of those people. – Beyoncé Forever My Beyoncé If you know me well, then you know that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all things Beyoncé. For me she embodies femininity, strength, beauty, and authenticity. She is #blackgirlmagic and #girlboss housed in one fabulous female form. So imagine my delight when I began reading social media posts referencing her article in the January 2020 issue of Elle. Her commentary spoke to my soul, especially […]
Read MoreThis blog first appeared on Birmingham Moms Blog at https://birmingham.citymomsblog.com/holidays/creating-magical-holiday-traditions/ It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Ahh, the holidays . . . undoubtedly my favorite time of the year. I love all things Thanksgiving and Christmas, from planning holiday meals to belting out Christmas tunes to trimming the Christmas tree. I am here for it all! And, having children makes the holiday season even more magical. What a gift it is for my husband and me to experience the splendor of Christmas through their eyes. The holiday season is a time to spend with family. Before children and […]
Read MoreCo-Parenting is Good … I’m a happily married woman and mom to three beautiful children, ages 5, 8, and 12. Well, the 12-year-old really isn’t so little anymore – insert sad face here; I digress. My husband and I have been married for 17 years and work very hard at raising our children. While he is not perfect (nor am I), he is truly a wonderful husband and father; he is present, active, and engaged. Many nights he cooks dinner. He will load and unload the dishwasher and washes and folds laundry. He takes our son to baseball practice. He […]
Read MoreDr. Leesha’s love messages to her children I LOVE YOU – While our children “know” that we love them, we need to daily demonstrate our love through our words and our actions. I BELIEVE YOU – Kids may not always tell the truth, but many times they are speaking honestly from their hearts. They need to know that we believe them, especially when having difficult conversations. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU – Be careful not to put more focus more on the negative behaviors such that you fail to recognize all the good things your children are doing. Our […]
Read MoreAn ode to all the real mommas up in here, up in here! Sometimes I’m patient, but sometimes I yellI’m trying my best, but these kids can’t tell I’m mommying unashamedI didn’t plan my escape in the middle of the nightThis would have left them in a state of fright I’m mommying unashamedDon’t ask me what’s for dinnerI ain’t figured it outYes, I know it’s 7 pm on a school nightCereal it is or we’re all doing without I’m mommying unashamed I forgot to sign the permission slipI forgot to fund your lunch accountThese kids keep pestering meI’m so behind […]
Read More
Simply fill out the form below, and I’ll send you your FREE download.