I used to be a crafty little thing back in the day. In fact, developing crafts was part of my job as an Arts Specialist and curriculum writer during my non-profit days. Over time, I seemed to lose my mojo. Although my daughter and I used to make stuff together all of the time, life…
100 ways to connect with your tween daughter
The only thing I ever wanted when I found out I was having a daughter was to be a good mom to her. What does that mean? Well, I want her to know that she’s loved, trust me, and feel comfortable telling me everything. More than anything, I wanted us to be connected. I know…
How to prepare your tween for her first period
How do I prepare my tween daughter for her first period? Getting my period was one of the most traumatic experiences of my life. I was really young, just going into the 5th grade. No one in my family had ever talked to me about what to expect, and I felt lost. The only thing…
Helping your kid choose a Halloween costume in 17 easy steps
It’s starts in about July every year. My daughter Ayva starts telling me what she’s going to be for Halloween. Sure, Halloween isn’t until darn near November, but homegirl has her mind set on her costume before school is even back in from summer break. This year, she was certain she was going to be…
How to talk to young kids about fire safety
This is a post sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association and Sparky.org. One of my favorite things to do with my daughter, Ayva, has always been cooking and baking. Every since she was super tiny, being in the kitchen has been a good way for us to spend quality time with each other. She’s older…