I’m what’s known in the Black community as “tender-headed.”   For as long as I can remember, combing and detangling my hair has been painful.   Wash days were filled with tears and yelps of agony as my poor mother tried to work through my thick, tangled hair.   The...

Sometimes, we’re just not at our best. Like earlier this month, when I picked up my 17-year-old daughter Gabby early from school for her orthodontist appointment.   Scheduling these things is always a hassle: Most of the appointments offered are during school hours or not long after, meaning every time...

There’s one thing I’ve always really, really wanted. I know many people that have had it. In fact, you may have it right now. Sometimes I sit and daydream about what it would be like for me to have one of my very own. I even catch the sides of...

Today’s a great day! Know why? Our first guest blogger is in the house! Her name is Monica, and she is wife to Anthony and mom to five beautiful girls. Okay, so at the risk of stating the obvious, Monica and Anthony are clearly #relationshipgoals. From the first time I...

Hey guys! Today I’m excited to be able to share one of my new favorite things with you: Podcasts! If you’re not already familiar, podcasts are kind of like talk radio shows that you can listen to whenever you want. They’re a great way to pass the time and engage...

A few months back, one of my kids received a homework assignment they were struggling to complete. As minutes turned into hours, frustration mounted. After much huffing, puffing and other unintelligible grumbles of annoyance, the child in question said, “My friend so-and-so doesn’t have to work this hard to get...