Christian Jackson
Lessons Learned Since Becoming a Mom of Two
I had a baby almost four months ago. He’s our second child. I'm now a mom of two. And, of course, I thought "my husband and I have done this before and no little...
Practicing What I Preach…
I have an awesome gift, perhaps it’s a talent, of motivating others. It’s partly why I am a therapist. I think it’s one of the reasons I am a good mother.
The season my...
How to Advocate for Yourself in the Workplace
I just returned from the National Conference on Alcohol and Addiction. It was amazing! One of the many takeaways was a reminder of the importance of making sure I am taking care of my...
How to Break the News about Santa
I’m a planner. I like to make sure certain things are in place; it helps ease any anxiety I have sometimes. That way, I know I have control...ish.
Parenthood obviously threw that off.
There...
It DOES Matter if You’re Black or White
The kids didn’t have their veggies last night ... bad mom.
I forgot to fold the laundry ... what kind of wife am I?
I made a promise to love and cherish my husband,...
Traveling Together :: Tips for Planning Your Best Vacation Yet!
I had a vision, growing up. I would finish high school, college, then find the man of my dreams. He would propose, we would have our wedding and enjoy our friends and family. I...
Saying Goodbye to a Job You Love :: Is It Right For You?
Yesterday was my last day as a full-time employee at the most impactful job I worked thus far. The mission is something I believe in. I grew as a therapist and advocate for people...
How to be a Good Girlfriend and a Wife
You’re burned out. The kids called your name about 3 trillion times in the last four days. Your husband, as sweet as he is, continues to load the dishwasher haphazardly wasting resources. The job...
Why I Dread “The Talk … About Slavery”
I hesitated to write this entry because it’s a truly vulnerable piece. Please bare with me.
The truth is, as a person who tries to think of mostly positive things, it’s difficult to “go...
Ask Me First!
It’s come to my attention that not every parent raises their kids the way I do. This isn’t a bad thing. After all, the diversity in opinions, the uniqueness of ideas, the variety of...
New Year, New… Never mind
A new year is here! It’s time to reflect, release, and reject bad habits. Look out, summer, I’m getting my body ready to lay on the beach! Here’s to that new savings plan that’s...
What You Need to Know Before Planning a Play Date
The time has come. My oldest son is growing quickly and has many friends. Friends who are loud, messy, talkative, and destructive boys. To these first graders, 30 minutes at recess isn’t enough time...
4 Ways to Motivate Your Child to Do Chores
Cleaning the bathroom was, and probably still is, the least favorite of my least favorite things to do: chores. I remember wanting so badly to grow up because I was tired of being treated...
5 Tips to Keep in Mind When Searching for Your Family’s New Home
I’ve been losing sleep. The level of irritability is unreal. My anxiety is high. What is going on with me, you ask? Perhaps you guessed it: we’re buying a home.
I should be so...