If you could create the “perfect nanny”, what qualities would she have? And what would you do to keep her? The working mom’s hunt for just the right person to care for her child(ren) sometimes is an exhausting and confusing journey. Guest contributor, Entrice Rowe, a mom of four under seven (two of them toddler...
In just three summers my oldest will be old enough to get behind the wheel and start practicing for his learner’s permit. I am both excited and anxious about this milestone. I’m excited because this means less driving for me. But I’m nervous because I don’t know if he is responsible or mature enough to...
Women experience less societal gender restrictions and are no longer limited to motherhood or a career. Successful women in business world prove that it’s possible and can be exceptionally rewarding. As a mother of three and a business owner, I can work a flexible schedule to attend a school field trip or take a conference...
Updated! The Royal Baby has a name! Prince George Alexander Louis It’s an exciting time for women around the world. A girl turned princess has now become a new mom to son that may one day be King. (Talk about living the dream!) And before I say congratulations to the entire Royal Family, can I say...
Lately I’ve been thinking about all the things I still want in my life. The list seems to get longer and longer each time I take a moment to think about it. I realized one day that there are some things I’m afraid to ask for, simply because it seems so far fetched. With...
I’ve been glued to the television for the last few days since news broke that the three women held captive for ten years were rescued. At first I was intrigued by the fact that my hometown of Cleveland was on national TV. But as we learned more about Gina DeJesus, Amanda Berry, and Michelle Knight,...
I’m heading to New York today to attend the Time To Play Spring Showcase. The spring showcase features this summer’s upcoming hottest toys and gadgets hitting the shelves. As one of Time to Play’s Parent Panelists, I was fortunate enough to have gone to attend the Holiday Showcase last September. It was a fun trip and...
I’m in Miami this week speaking and attending the fourth annual Hispanicize Event in Miami, Florida. This is my second Hispanicize conference and certainly one of my favorite blogging events. Attending conferences is so important to your blogging career. I say career because I know many of you don’t spend hours writing, connecting, and building...
For the first time in 11 years I am rid of the mommy guilt associated with being a working mom. For years I was constantly fighting my inner demons between wanting to advance my career and wanting to be home with the kids. I remember many times rushing home after putting in a long day...
Dr. Martin Luther King Day gives parents and teachers an opportunity to teach children about important moments in black history. This year, MLK Day will be even more special. As we honor Dr. King, we will also be celebrating and watching President Barack Obama, the first African-American President in American history, give his second presidential...