Sharnique
Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Sharnique Green is a stay-at-home mom of three and proud resident of Jacksonville. Mothering a son with autism, a gifted daughter, and a strong-willed toddler who is lovingly called the boss baby, things can get crazy. Through this beautiful chaos called motherhood, Sharnique’s personal mom blog, That Dope Mom Blog, was created. She enjoys photography, writing, good food, and exploring the beautiful city of Jacksonville. You can catch captures of all her family’s fun adventures over on Instagram @thatdopemom.
Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Tweens
I think my kids think I’m magic, but how can I blame them? I do seem to always make it happen — whatever IT is. This time of year, the “it” seems to be...
Puberty Prep: Everything You Need for Your Daughter’s Period Kit
Okay, Mamas: You’ve had the talk, you’ve provided the literature, and now the time has come... the first period. What better way to empower your daughter and further prepare her for this new journey...
A Simple Skincare Routine for Your Growing Tween
Puberty... we’ve all been there, and guess what? Eventually, our kids will be there, too. (Gasp!) I know our babies are growing quickly, and while we want to hold on to them for as...
Stocking Stuffers: Tween Purse Essentials
I remember exactly when it happened: The day my daughter traded in her backpack for a purse. As an asthmatic kid with food allergies, she always carried her own backpack to keep her asthma...
Your Middle Schooler Needs Your Support! Here’s How You Can Show Up for Them
I absolutely loved the staff at my daughter's elementary school. As her fifth-grade year was coming to an end, faculty rallied around offering tons is advice before middle school. One of the things that...
The Back-to-School Emergency Kit You Didn’t Know You Needed
When my daughter started middle school, I began creating an emergency kit as part of her back-to-school prep. I wanted her to feel her best throughout the day as she entered a new chapter...
Take the Break: A Mom’s Survival Guide to a Successful Summer
Summer break, is that you? As mothers, we busy ourselves with preparing the family for a fun summer, but we often leave ourselves out. We make sure the family vacation is planned, the summer...
Gifted Kid Burnout: What It Is and How To Avoid It
As a mother of two gifted children, there are a few things I’ve learned and noticed over the years. One of the most obvious being others’ expectations that are placed on them once someone...
Tips on How to Keep Kids Motivated in Class
There are multiple times throughout the school year when my children feel pretty blah when it comes to schoolwork. They are uninspired, unmotivated, and just plain over it.
The first time I notice it in...
Bringing Generations Together: Strengthening the Bond with Grandparents
Growing up I had only one grandparent, and that was my paternal grandmother. The matriarch of the family, my grandmother was someone special. In my eyes, she was this magical being of a person....
Amplifying Autistic Voices: Meet My Son, King
As we continue to acknowledge, uplift, and encourage autistic people, I would like to take a moment to remind you to listen to autistic people — not just parents of autistic children. Hear their...
How We Taught Our Neurotypical Children About Autism
Hi, my name is Sharnique, and I am a mother to a son who is autistic. I'm also a mother to two daughters who aren't. From day one, my son has been taught how...