Mercy KamburaOne day, your little boy or girl will be a colleague, a boss, or a partner. How confident are you in their ability to navigate the world, feeling secure in their emotions? Raising engineers and successful entrepreneurs is superb, but raising emotionally secure children is even more rewarding. Emotionally secure kids are more resilient, empathetic,…
Mercy KamburaDespite what some might think, motherhood doesn’t come with an expiration date. I had my third baby at 38, 9 years after my first. Pregnancy was a whole ordeal altogether, with a lot of anxiety fueled by Dr. Google on the dangers of being “old” and pregnant, but this phase of motherhood has pleasantly surprised…
Mercy KamburaRaising a child might seem simple until they start talking, and you realize that your “little bundle of joy” is becoming a lively and a little mischievous character. Instilling good manners can slip through the cracks as we try to cut perfect sandwich squares and make the kids eat broccoli. The worst part about ill-mannered…
JayDee VykoukalLanguage is constantly evolving, but when you get to be of a—let’s say parental—age, it sure feels like it starts evolving a lot faster than it used to. Add in the instantaneous speed and informational overload of online culture, and it becomes a whole lot to keep up with. It might even start to feel…
JayDee VykoukalA good song lyric has the power to capture our emotions, transport us to a different time and place, and make us feel understood. For Swifties, aka Taylor Swift fans, the experience is taken to another level with her relatable lyrics and catchy tunes. Taylor Swift has become a household name and an inspiration to…
JayDee VykoukalValentine’s Day offers an excellent chance to celebrate the newest addition to your family—your baby! While your Valentine’s Day may look a bit different this year, that doesn’t mean it can be a memorable day spent with your partner. For me when our for girl was born, there wasn’t a hot date night and bottle…