Perspectives in Parenting

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 to him by his first initial, E. To my knowledge, he does not have an...

Yes, you read that right.  I dyed my 13-year-old niece's hair purple. Yes, it was her idea. And yes, she ambushed me to do it. I walked into her house with my 7-year-old nephew after picking him up from camp...

This year. We’ve characterized it in a million different ways. And, the pendulum of ever-changing emotions that we’ve experienced over the past ten months isn’t quite done swinging. We are now getting ready to end this year in the...

It’s summertime! Children everywhere are happy and free. Oh yes, the little people of the world are running, playing, splashing in pools - and loving life. And, then there are the mamas. The ones who must keep said children...

ATL Mom Collective, in partnership with Kumon, have put together this guide as a resource for Atlanta parents in search of academic support for their students. Whether you homeschool, attend school in person, or supporting your child during virtual...

It’s Spring break in Atlanta, a time that often sparks excitement for warmer weather, beaches, lakes, time with family in the sun and – gasp, bathing suits. Whether you are comfortable in your post-baby body or feel anxiety about...

Who doesn't love chocolate cake?  As in, a flavorful, far from dry, super texture chocolate cake!!  Me!  And my crew - the 12-year-old requests it by name.  To make this, even MORE, fun - this baby has no dairy...

I'll never forget my 40th birthday. My husband and I celebrated at an Egyptian restaurant,  our table spilling over with 30 of our closest friends. We smoked the hookah, feasted on fresh pita, dips and skewered meats, and danced...

Happy Siblings Day! It is only this year that I learned of National Siblings Day. Growing up I remember a litany of Mother's and Father's Day cards but I’m positive my sister has never gotten a “Happy Siblings Day” card...

Every year when summer rolls around, our house seems to get excited about the time "off" and getting to sleep a little longer. Then day two of summer is here and before we know it, the kids are climbing...