There’s always at least one of us at every kids’ sports game or match. Yes, we are loud and enthusiastic. Yes, our voices carry. Yes, our hands clap particularly loudly. Yes, the whole gym/court/field can hear us rooting for our kid’s team, our kids, their teammates. We are aware of all of this. Your discomfort […]
If Moms Gave Out Valentines
Sure, Valentine’s Day is for romantic declarations. But we moms also have love in our hearts for those who make this gig so much easier, and aren’t afraid to shout it from the rooftops. Here are some valentines for the people who deserve them most! Valentine’s Day Poems from Moms to Everyone Who Helps Make […]
Books for Your Whole Family to Read This Black History Month and Beyond
Let’s take a look at your bookshelves and library loan history. How many books there are by black authors? About black peoples’ experiences? How about your kids’ bookshelves? Chances are, the numbers aren’t as high as they could be. The good news is that while changing a habit may take deliberate effort, it can result […]
Surviving Can Be a Goal
I entered 2018 a dichotomy. I was motivated and optimistic to finish a middle grade novel some literary agents voiced interest in just after hearing the elevator pitch. There were magazines and other outlets I had ideas for that I planned to get my words into. I felt I could find a way to increase […]
How to Live in This World
Five years ago I could not breathe as I listened to the radio during errands. When I got home, I wrote down what was in my head to get it out. I needed it out. That same day it was published on The Huffington Post before we got all the details. It has been five […]
They Are Listening
I have a happy story to tell. If you’re like me, you’re tired of women and girls feeling ashamed of their bodies. What they look like. What they do. How they change. So you’re raising your kids of all genders to love, respect, appreciate bodies of all kinds—theirs and others—and the changes those bodies go […]
11 Life Lessons My Kids Learned from SpongeBob SquarePants
I like SpongeBob SquarePants. Yes, some parents roll their eyes when asked, “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” or visibly cringe at his laugh, but I think he’s pretty great. So I’ve always let my kids watch him. I’ve bought them giant mylar balloons of him for birthdays. I’ve sung along to his […]
Gifts for the Budding Social Media Maven
Whether you are holiday shopping for a small business owner who wants to use social media to increase their success, your sister the Instagrammer who wants to up their game, or a friend looking to gain subscribers to their YouTube channel, this holiday gift guide has some solid suggestions that will make them smile all […]
Gifts for Kids Who Code
I had no idea my daughter wanted to code until she signed herself up for a coding club at school in fifth grade. She LOVES it, and I can’t get enough of all the wonderful things it has brought to her life. If you have a kid who codes—or wants to learn to code—here is […]
The Best Books I Read in 2018 Plus Gifts for Readers of All Ages
If you have a big readers on your holiday shopping list, then you have come to the right place. This list of the best books of 2018 and gift guide for readers was written by someone (me) who is usually reading three books at a time, has her own book group to constantly talk about what […]