Earlier this week, Ayva told me she wished she had “gold hair like Ashley’s”. Now, being the Soul Sister Mama that I am, I let her know that her hair is beautiful, just like her friend’s, with the added benefit of being able to be braided, twisted, curled, straightened, or left alone to be gorgeous …
Years ago when I was a new mom, people told me about all of the exciting milestones I could look forward to in my daughter’s life: her first smile, first steps, first words. Nothing could have prepared me however, for the joy that came with watching my little girl begin to recognize letters – a …
If I were to ask you all to think back (waaay back for some of us!) and tell me one thing that you remember about your childhood doctor’s visits, I’m sure many of you would call out Highlights Magazines. Highlights for Children magazines have been around for nearly 70 years. My mother used to read …
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is just around the corner, and if you’re the parent or teacher of a preschooler or other early learner, I’m sure you’re looking for activities to teach your little one more about Dr. King and his legacy. “I Have A Dream” speech is Dr. King’s most famous speech, and is …
Every Thursday, Ayva heads to Awana, a Bible club for children at our church. I credit her mentors at Awana for encouraging her to learn scriptures, and helping to set a foundation for her belief in Christ. Terrence, his parents and I have been supplementing that as well, by teaching her stories from the Bible, …