Sharnique
The Preteen Plot Twist
Nobody really warns you about this part. People talk about the terrible twos, toddler tantrums, and sleepless nights. But they don’t talk about the...
Getting Your Tween or Teen to Actually Join School Stuff (Yes, It’s Possible)
Let’s talk about something every parent faces at some point: trying to convince your tween or teen to actually join something at school. Anything.
If...
The Training Bra Struggle Is Real: Finding the Right Fit for Girls with Sensory...
Let’s talk about a parenting milestone that completely snuck up on me: training bras. Not because I wasn’t ready for the growing-up moment —...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...