“You will never be this loved again. So on the days when you are feeling stress out, touched out, and depleted, just remember that you will never be this loved again. One day you will long for their affection. So choose a soft voice, choose gentle hands, choose love.” AK This is one of my ... Read More
7 Surprising Realizations You Have as a Single Mom
The feeling of realizing that I was a single mom is still fresh. I still remember panicking about how I was going to be responsible for everything around the house. What if something broke and I didn't know how to fix it? What if something flooded again? (I've had several floods). How was I ... Read More
What to Expect When You Have Biracial Children
I thought I knew all about what to expect when you have biracial children. I figured at some point someone might ask me if I’m the nanny or at worst make a derogatory comment. What I didn’t know was how curious people are about mixed kids and how subtle the racial questions or comments could be. I ... Read More
5 Unique Ways to Fit in Exercise as a Busy Mom
Let's face it, finding time to fit in exercise as a busy mom, is usually low on your list. There is always something more pressing that needs your attention. Exercising was something I thought I would never be able to fit in with two kids who are 22 months apart while parenting alone. I dreamed ... Read More
5 Easy Ways to Make Time for Yourself as a Single Mom
For anyone who doesn’t know, making time for yourself when you’re a parent is super important for your mental health. It’s exhausting to parent kids with or without help! But if you find yourself in a situation where you are a single mom, you know you have very little time for yourself. You can burn ... Read More