Parenting Wisdom

Reading is the perfect way to learn more about certain topics; Black history being no different. And February is Black History Month — a great time to pick up some new books, here are some reads (for all ages)...

When I am not busy blogging or just being a mom, you can find me behind my salon chair. During the month leading up to school I have always offered a fun back-to-school special for my guests, for their...

Are you a new or expecting mom, eager to learn all you can about raising your baby? Do you have a child entering a new age group and want to gain wisdom from experts on how to navigate those changes? Or,...

I always wanted to be a mother, though I never thought about the specifics of it. When we think about becoming a mom, most of us imagine raising our own offspring; a "mini me" who shares our DNA. The...

Looking for a cute and tidy list of simple steps to make a smooth transition back to work after having a baby? Great! Me, too. When you find that list, send it my way. Or better yet, don't. Because I wouldn't...

As parents we have many opportunities to teach our kids how to be responsible. Teaching them how to handle money is one of those opportunities. And an allowance can be a great tool. Here are some ideas on how to...

Thanks to our partners at Essentia Health for sponsoring this helpful article! Schools out, summer activities are in full swing, the sun is out and the weather is hot. What do you need to know to keep your kids healthy...

From the moment my third daughter was born, I already began to think about the world all my girls would all grow up in. Coming of age in the 90’s myself, I remember how challenging it was growing up...

My daughter, Gracelynn, failed her hearing test at birth. As expectant parents, we had fantasized about what her personality traits might be, who she would resemble, and what her journey might be. We certainly did not expect that she would...

I now officially have a licensed teenage driver and let me tell you, it’s been a trip getting here! Many of us probably remember being excited and anxious to drive. Dreaming of how cool and independent it would make us...