If you asked me years ago if I would homeschool my children, I probably wouldn’t have entertained the conversation.
Badge of Honor
I once followed the cultural narrative that working more than being home was how I would earn some sort...
My two-year-old sat on the kitchen floor, fiddling with a puzzle piece she couldn’t get to fit. “Damn it,” she said, calmly.
I froze, stunned.
“What did you say?!” I sank down to her level, my eyeballs bulging out of their...
Beyond the twin xl sheets and mini fridge lies a mom who wants move-in day to run as seamlessly as possible. For weeks now they have been keeping an eye out for deals on Amazon and have those blue...
During the week, our family usually feels like we’re caught up in the constant hustle and bustle of dance classes, homework and playdates, so on the weekends, we try to slow down and find joy in simple acts of...
You may have heard of the 90's summer trend that is splashed all over social media. The idea of giving our children a summer of freedom, memories, and experiences. Spending most days outdoors, splashing around in the ocean, staying...
The summer is a perfect time to gather a pile of books and enjoy a good book. And it is also a great time to encourage your kids to read and keep them from the dreaded summer slide. So...
Change Is Coming
It happens every summer in SoCal. The clouds roll in, the humidity rises and we’re left with the dreary weather known as “June gloom.”
Perhaps you’re like me and the cloudy atmosphere bogs you down. I can handle...
A fellow Mom Collective contributor inspired me to write this article. Gia posted about being a “mean mom,” since she was encouraging her family to do chores in accordance with household needs and life skills. I support and applaud...
If you’re like me, you are having a mini panic attack wondering how you will continue to connect in healthy ways with your child once they leave for college.
Change
This is a huge change! Perhaps even more so for parents...
We all have them.
A story. An experience. A ridiculous and slightly humorous memory that leaves us giggling today. Maybe we wish it could be erased from our consciousness for all eternity. Maybe it explains a lot about why we...