Our eldest is graduating high school in a few short months. Apart from being an excellent student, she is a thoughtful friend, and, currently, a colossal tool. I…
At Target today, my seven-year-old son picked out flowery teal leggings with a matching top. When he tried on the brightly colored items, he said “I know people…
Whenever I feel like I’ve had a really bad day, that I’ve failed as a mother and 100% guaranteed my son’s future need for therapy, I remind myself…
A few months after Blueberry was born, my husband ordered me some graphic tees because he knows how much I love them. The first one says “I Run…
I’m eating my son’s S’mores Goldfish crackers while I’m writing this. And I don’t feel the least bit guilty about it. You know why? Mommy Tax. I came…
With so many humans spending more time at home and on-line, we have a unique opportunity to do an imaginary degree in psychology. Hear me out. This is…
Hi, my name is Danielle Slaughter and being a strong Black woman is killing me. It’s not even killing me rapidly. No, it’s taking its time and slowly…
“We should get a tattoo, mom.” I laughed. I knew it was just my younger daughter, Sarah’s way of getting herself a tattoo – to go along with…
If you have a son, I’m sure you’re too exhausted to even read this. But you may want to pay attention because I think I’m onto something. At…
Most people don’t like being told what to do, and if you start preaching to them about right and wrong, they will tell you to get off your…