Setting boundaries is something I talk about a lot now, but if I'm being real, it's something I didn't fully understand until much later in life. No one taught me what was acceptable and what wasn't in my relationships with other people. Like a lot of Black women, I learned how to be strong, ...
Surviving the terrible twos and threes: what to expect and what actually helps
What comes after terrible threes? After the "terrible threes," children enter the phase known as the "fantastic fours" or simply the age of four. During the "fantastic fours," children may demonstrate more emotional maturity and self-regulation compared to the previous stage. They are likely to ...
Best Haunted Houses in Arizona for Halloween 2026
Where the ghosts at? Halloween in Arizona hits a little different. We may not have crisp fall weather and changing leaves here in the desert, but when spooky season rolls around, we definitely know how to show up. Living in the Phoenix area, I've learned that there are plenty of Arizona ...
Family Halloween Costumes: Fun Ideas for Parents and Kids
Halloween costumes hit a little differently once you have kids. What used to be about figuring out what I wanted to wear has turned into trying to find family Halloween costumes that everyone likes, everyone will actually wear, and—let's be real—that will look cute in the pictures too. As a mom ...
Shop the Post
Autism Special Interest Examples: From Trains to Telescopes
It is a really good sign if autistic people feel comfortable enough to share their special interests with you. What my sons' special interests look like, a real example I want to give you something more concrete than a list. I want to tell you what a special interest actually looks like ...
