Hayley
Hayley was born and raised in Atlanta. She attended Agnes Scott College, then Emory University's MAT program before beginning her teaching career. She and her husband have lived in Boston and New Haven before becoming parents and moving back to Atlanta to be near family. Now a SAHM of two kiddos, Hayley enjoys reading, cooking, and finding her way through the consistent challenges of parenting.
Cooking with My Toddler: 4 Easy-to-Make and Easy-to-Clean-up Recipes
My toddler LOVES to cook--he's been helping me in the kitchen since he was 18 months old. He loves to whisk, add spices to...
Celebrate National Literacy Month with These Favorite Picture Books
We love our library! It's close to us, cool in the summer, warm and dry on a rainy day, and full of books. FREE...
Overheard at Bloom 2019: 5 Take-Aways from AAMB’s Event for Moms
Bloom is an annual City Moms Blog Network event for new and expecting moms, hosted by local area Moms Blogs throughout the country. Bloom...
How We Broke Our Toddler’s Pacifier Habit (and what happened next)
Breaking the pacifier habit was one of a few toddler milestones question marks on my list after my son's second birthday, and it seemed...
How I Changed my Screen Time Habits in 2 Weeks
Confession: I have bad screen-time habits. Because of the time that I spend each day on my phone, I'm less productive, getting less sleep, and...
Appreciating Autism: A Family Member’s Perspective
I came to know about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) through my younger cousin. He is a private person, so in this post, I'll refer...
Learning to Parent a Toddler: A Letter to My 2-Year-Old
The night before your 2nd birthday, I cried as I rocked you to sleep. It was a made-for-TV-moment, but I wasn't sad about your...
Let Some Balls Bounce: A Mama Mantra that Stuck
Now that I'm a parent, it feels like I am constantly receiving advice, and constantly seeking it out. Occasionally, I'm asked to give it....
National Bullying Prevention Month: Questions to Ask Your Kids
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying is more than just being mean to another person. Officially, it is defined as repeated unkind or...
One Mom’s Review of Atlanta Activities for Kids Under 3
When we first moved here last year, I was eager to find a community of moms. I spent hours searching for activities to take...