We live in a digital age, and with the way things are progressing, it is just a matter of time before there are screens in every aspect of life. I was one of those pre-parents that swore screens would be banned in my house. I saw the effects of screen dependency and read the articles … Continue reading Screen Time
It’s Playtime
Playtime can be fun, educational, and exciting. It’s a great way to spend quality time with your little one and to learn more about the way they think. I try to spend at least an hour playing with my son no matter how tired or exhausted I am. Sometimes it consists of me just laying … Continue reading It’s Playtime
Prep-Plan-Execute
I've had a lot of people ask me how do I create my lesson for my son. It can be intimidating to create an effective lesson plan for your child, but with the right mindset and drive creating and executing activities can be as easy as 1-2-3. So without further ado, these are some tips … Continue reading Prep-Plan-Execute
Re-introducing Yourself To You
When we become mothers we focus on the happiness of our family of our friends and our children. Too often our needs and happiness sit on the back burner simmering until everyone else has been taken care of. We sometimes forget who we are. Do you know what makes you happy? Do you know what … Continue reading Re-introducing Yourself To You
Mommie Schedules
Being a mother is a full-time job and that doesn't include all the other things that we have to do. So its no wonder that we find ourselves forgetting our next task, walking in a room, and having no clue why we are there or getting off task altogether. And for me being the first … Continue reading Mommie Schedules
It was a bumpy one!
The decision to become a stay at home did not come easy or without hesitation. When my son was born I had every intention of returning to, in fact, I did go back, and it was HELL! My son was born in June and I went back to work in September, I honestly thought I … Continue reading It was a bumpy one!
Welcome to my blog.
Basic Thoughts My name is Courtney, in my life, I have been a lot of things and held a lot of titles but my most recent is MOM. I have dealt with a lot of things that have led me to where I am today. A stay at home mom! A Black stay at home … Continue reading Welcome to my blog.