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.
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...
How to Teach Children About Gratitude In Only 3 Minutes
As parents, we all know the importance of teaching our kids to say thank you. If motherhood had a manual, it would be written right there: Make sure your kid has manners. But gratitude...
Doughnut Grow Up! Celebrate Childhood with a Doughnut Picnic
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that even the simplest things can turn into something magical and special with just a little effort. This year, take the yummy task of enjoying a...
It’s Not Just Asthma: Coming to Terms with My Daughter’s Diagnosis
Is it just me, or does it feel as if the commonality of asthma outweighs the severity these days? I hear it all the time — "Oh, it’s just asthma." Just asthma, as if...
When Parenting Goes Left: Tips For Raising a Left-Handed Child
If you are a right-handed mama raising a left-handed child, this is the post you never knew you needed — until you needed it. There are countless things no one warned me about during...