Dear Parents – Quit Trying to Do it All During the Pandemic

General, Parenting, Wellness

It goes without saying that right now, we’re living in unprecedented times. If you had told me at the beginning of the year, that come March schools would be closed and I would take on additional roles of full-time cook, cleaner, tutor, entertainment host, bed and...

Staving Off Loneliness While In Isolation

General, Wellness

Whether you’re introverted or extroverted, long bouts of isolation can lead to loneliness. The simple fact is, even when we don’t need a lot of human interaction, we are wired to crave being around people. Right now, in the midst of self-quarantines, and businesses...

Talking to Your Kids About Coronavirus

Education and learning, General, Parenting, Wellness

Talking to Your Kids About Coronavirus Turn on any news station, open any social media platform, and you’re likely to see some mention of the Coronavirus. Unfortunately, this pandemic doesn’t appear to be subsiding any time soon. As a result, fear and anxiety levels...

When Is The Right Time to Get a Pet for Your Child

General, Parenting, Wellness

Did you know that February is Responsible Pet Owners Month? As National Today explained, “Owning a pet can be an amazing and rewarding experience, but it is also a great responsibility.”    The idea for the month was to bring awareness to the importance of...

A Call to End the Stigma of Mental Health in the Black Community

Education and learning, General, Wellness

This Black History month there is something heavy on my heart and mind. That is the fact that there are hundreds, if not hundreds of thousands of men and women in the black community who need help but don’t seek it because of the stigma surrounding mental health. ...

Get Organized Month 2020

General, Parenting, Wellness

Did you know that January was dubbed “Get Organized Month” in 2005? According to Days of the Year, “the Association of Professional Coordinators decided that they wanted to increase awareness of the significance of organization and the value of employing a...