I’ve had the pleasure of knowing this woman for my entire life. She’s one of my greatest influences as a mother and as a person who shines her light in the community. My aunt Karen, whose birthday happens to be today, is this week’s Power Mom.… Read More Power Mom: Karen Stout
My mom has been an excellent mother to me and a fantastic “Gee-gee” to my children. On top of that, her superpower is connecting people. She remembers birthdays, graduations and anniversaries. She know who is related to who, and how. She recognizes classmates, church members, neighbors, coworkers, and nearly everyone she meets. With that, she connects, introduces, visits, sends cards, and makes phone calls. She knows me and you, your mama and your cousin too.
… Read More Power Mom: Polly Gaskins
While building a succesful business, Aubri and her husband are also raising two children, one of which has a form of autism. Aubri often highlights the achievements of her children to encourage other parents who are going through similar experiences. Likewise, she shares her burdens to show that sometimes the simplest tasks can be daunting, difficult or disastrous, but never permanent.… Read More Power Mom: Aubri Finley Geurin
As we’re approaching the final stretch of our first child’s secondary education, there’s no way we would simply let her drift along in a system that’s willing to keep her afloat but won’t encourage her to swim. We, her parents, are prepared figure it out.… Read More Am I About to Homeschool a High School Senior?
Two weeks ago I braided three different shades of blue extensions into my younger daughter’s hair. A decade ago I would never have considered allowing such a style, much less doing the style for her. … Read More Naturally Growing Freedom: A Hair Story
I wasn’t at all surprised when years later, via social media, I learned that in addition to having a career as a lawyer, Naana has also participated in beauty pageants, she is a jewelry designer and she’s an avid dancer and choreographer! … Read More Power Mom: Naana Danquah Jefferson
Crystal is my husband’s college football teammate’s wife’s cousin’s husband’s cousin. Now say that 3 times fast! Actually, all of the people who connect us are friends that have become like family so I’ll just call Crystal my play cousin. She’s a talented confectioner, owner of La Chinita Sweets, and an ESL teacher. She and… Read More Power Mom: Crystal Gaspard Walcott
Build & Balance 