The Young Mommy Life

To whom much is given, much is expected I try my best to instill in my kids that they are capable of great things, and great things are expected of them. The above quote was repeated to me almost daily by my parents while I was growing up and I carry it around with me to [...]

I hate birthday parties. Well, I don’t hate them, but I always feel like they come out of nowhere and the closer we get to the actual day, the less I feel like doing anything. I love my kids and seeing them turn another year older is probably one of the highlights of my year. [...]

When I wrote the review for the book, Professor, May I Bring My Baby to Class?, I had no idea how many readers had just graduated from school, were currently enrolled, and how many were planning to go back soon. There’s TONS of you. And suddenly, giving away just ONE book didn’t seem to be [...]

When I was pregnant in college, I was just hoping, hoping, hoping that I would never have to bring my daughter to class. I wanted to fit in and be like everyone else. I didn’t want to be the “mom.” I wanted to be normal. But alas, one cold March day, I had no choice. [...]

Who here has never struggled with self-esteem? Or knowing what you wanted to do in life but being scared to start? How many of us have fallen in love with the wrong man, but realized it too late? How many of us don’t know our true worth and settle for things that are beneath us? [...]