It’s Monday morning. You wake up—late because you forgot to set your alarm—get the kid(s) dressed, only for one to spill apple juice all over his/her shirt…… More
Digital Parenting: “Text Me When Dinner is Ready!”
I recently read somewhere that more people have access to a cell phone than those who have access to working toilets. That means of the 7 billion people on the planet, 6 billion of them have access to cell phones…. More
Cry About It
True story: I was having a day from hell. Truth is, for a couple of weeks I had been stressed to the max. The tough juggling act of being a single mom, dealing with personal issues and a demanding job were, quite frankly, killing me softly. … More
Motivation to Ditch Your Mom Frumpiness
After the birth of my second child I turned into the mother I said I would never be. I’m the frumpy mom you see doing the zombie walk wearing cream cheese smeared yoga pants. I spent most of my days alone with two toddlers. I had no one to impress. Comfort beat out vanity every time…. More
My Kid Is Better Than Your Kid: Avoiding The Comparison Trap
My daughter walked at 9 ½ months. It was crazy. She just skipped crawling, got up one day and started toddling around. It freaked everyone out including her pediatrician! After hearing stories from other moms about how their children didn’t walk until they were 11 months, 12 months and beyond, I was convinced that my little girl was a stone cold genius. I mean she walked before ALL of her peers!… More
4 Habits That All New Moms Have to Break to Be Healthy!
In a world where the only thing that matters is baby bottles, play dates, and pediatrician appointments – there are times when moms forget about one of the most important things in our household–our health. We tend to everyone and thing before us–many times leaving “shadows” of who we used to be… More
“D” is for Divorce: Sesame Street Finally Tackles the Tough Topic — Sort Of
For more than 30 years, the furry, lovable monsters on Sesame Street have helped kids around the world understand some of life’s not so sunny subjects, from AIDS to death. One topic the people at the Children’s Television Workshop just can’t get right—divorce…. More
Should Kids Be Rewarded for Things They’re Supposed to Do?
Doing chores around the house, being polite, getting good grades…as parents, we tend to reward our children for just about every good thing that they do in hopes of reinforcing the positive behavior. But are we doing more harm to them than good when we give them gifts for things that they’re supposed to do?… More
13 African-American Books That Every Child Should Read
In celebration of Black History Month, MommyNoire’s editors have compiled 13 early reader and young adult books that every child should be encouraged to read. Did your favorite childhood book make the list? … More
Single Mama Drama: What To Do When He Leaves You During Your Pregnancy
Like most women, I had the dream of having a loving family of my own. It is something that I envisioned for most of life. Read on…… More
Mixed Messages: When Your Child’s Bully is their Sibling
While there are bound to be arguments, bickering, and competition between siblings, constant name-calling, threatening, and/or hitting among brothers and sisters is more than a rivalry, it’s textbook bullying. So why are some parents allowing it to go on under their roofs?… More
