Karen V
This Year More than Ever, Kindness is Needed
Two things happened this morning which made me think about the word kindness and what it means for me. The first was an argument between child one and two which had me thinking about...
Celebrating Grandparents Day from a Distance
September is always kind of a happy song and dance around here but also filled with a great sadness and longing. In September we celebrate not only Child 1's birthday but the USA celebrates...
This Year is Different:: How to Celebrate Moms in a Time of Uncertainty
When Mother's Day falls in the middle of a pandemic, how do we celebrate moms in a meaningful way?
How do moms want to be recognized this year?
Guys, it's been a year! 2020 came and...
Mommy, I’m Fat:: How to Prevent Eating Disorders in Children
Eating disorders in children create a silent pain for many hiding behind self loathing, body shaming, feeling awkward and not really liking the skin they are in. How do we teach our children body positivity...
Kids Corona Confessions:: Jayde & Devin
I feel like coruna is getting out of hand because everyone is getting everything off the shelfs. Nobody can travel but what if you live in america and your in African visiting your traped...
Fighting Holiday Loneliness with Kindness and Inclusion
Thanksgiving is looming, its right around the corner. It is a holiday that I as a South African had never heard of until our move to Nigeria 10 years ago. We were invited by...
Precocious Puberty:: Why it Happens and What You Can Do about It
If I remember back to the 80s I was at a sleepover party at my friends house. Everyone was running around putting training bras over our PJs and stuffing them with marshmallows to give...
GO GOLD to End Childhood Cancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This month, we recognize the children and families fighting, and encourage all Houston moms to get involved in the events happening in and around Houston to raise awareness...
National Girlfriends Day:: Celebrating the Joy of Female Friendship
August 1 is National Girlfriends Day:: a day set aside to celebrate the joy of female friendship. Who knew this was a thing?
I'll be very honest; I never knew there was a day that...
Pro Tips for Surviving Foreign Travel With Kids
I have always loved foreign travel. My first flight, when I was five, was with my mother and brothers, from South Africa to Holland. Back in the '80s, there were no rules about seatbelt...