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Potty Training Tips I’m Trying With My Toddler (So Far… Still in the Trenches)
Potty training has officially become my full-time side hustle. 😂 If you’re in the trenches too, these are the potty training tips I’m trying with my toddler—the wins, the messes, and everything in between.
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Life Lessons Every Parent Should Teach Their Child Before They Turn 18
There comes a point in parenting when you realize the countdown has quietly begun. Before you know it, they’re driving, graduating, leaving for college, starting jobs, and making decisions without you standing beside them (right now, it’s all of the above for me 🫤) . It’s exciting… and, if we’re being honest, a little terrifying….
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My First Father’s Day Without My Dad: Navigating Grief After Loss
If you’re missing your dad this Father’s Day, know that you’re not alone. Whether your loss is recent or years old, the love remains. Today, we remember, honor, and cherish the fathers who will forever live in our hearts.
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College Decision Day 2026: Big dreams. Bold faith. Hampton bound
College Decision Day is here, and apparently I now have a child headed to college like I’ve been raising her for this moment or something. 😭💙🤍 Hampton University, y’all… we made it! How am I supposed to deal?!
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Faith, Fear, and a Flight to Spain
What was supposed to be an exciting milestone for my daughter turned into a full emotional experience for me—somewhere between pride, anxiety, and checking my phone like it was my job. Because while she was out exploring a new country, I was back home learning, in real time, what it actually means to let go… and trust God to cover her when I couldn’t.
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Toddler Learning at Home: Simple Tips for Busy Work-From-Home Moms
Simple, realistic ways to support toddler learning at home—perfect for busy work-from-home moms keeping their child home before starting school.
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Things I Try to Stop Saying as a Christian (and Why)
As Christians, our words hold power — they can speak life or sow confusion. Sometimes we repeat popular phrases without realizing how they contradict what God’s Word says. From “I’m dead” to “Only God can judge me,” it’s time to pause and ask, Do my words reflect faith or culture? Here are a few things I’m trying to stop saying myself, and why…
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Mental Health Tips for Parents (Because Crying in the Bathroom Isn’t a Long-Term Plan)
If self-care for parents were realistic, it would look less like bubble baths and more like hiding in the bathroom with some chicken wings you don’t want to share. Mental health matters—but let’s be honest, sometimes “me time” just means sitting in your car in complete silence for five extra minutes after errands. And that’s okay. You’re not failing—you’re just outnumbered by tiny humans with snack addictions and zero chill. Here’s how stay on track.
