Hopeful MamaHow My Colombian Grandmother’s Advice Keeps Me MotivatedMy Colombian grandmother was an amazing woman. She drew people in like a magnet because of her beautiful, warm spirit, and she was always…Sep 18, 2016Sep 18, 2016
Hopeful MamainFaculty MamaFaculty Mama: Starting the Fall Semester with a Positive AttitudeYes, the Fall semester is upon us. Summer is over and despite all my best intentions to come up with a plan and be super productive, I…Sep 18, 2016Sep 18, 2016
Hopeful MamainFaculty MamaFaculty Mama: Starting the Fall Semester with a Positive AttitudeYes, the Fall semester is upon us. Summer is over and despite all my best intentions to come up with a plan and be super productive, I…Sep 2, 2016Sep 2, 2016
Hopeful MamaThe Privilege of Being a Mother of Children Who Look WhiteSoon after I woke up this morning I read about the shooting of Philando Castille, and then I read updates about the shooting of Alton…Jul 8, 2016Jul 8, 2016
Hopeful MamaTaking Care of Ourselves When the World Feels Scary for Our ChildrenWhen I became a mother I felt like I entered a new universe of emotions. I started to experience love, worry, joy, and hope with an…Jun 17, 2016Jun 17, 2016
Hopeful MamaTonight I Had “The Talk” With My 6-Year Old DaughterI honestly hadn’t been avoiding the topic; I just figured that since she hadn’t brought it up yet and it wasn’t being discussed at school I…Jun 10, 2016Jun 10, 2016
Hopeful MamaSavoring: As Simple As Watching a Dog Go PottyThis morning as I was driving my daughter to school my eyes darted to a house on the right side of the road just as we were approaching the…Jun 8, 2016Jun 8, 2016
Hopeful MamaEasiest Gratitude Exercise for MomsGratitude seems to be everywhere these days — from journals to books to posters and pillows. There’s a good reason for the focus on…Jun 2, 2016Jun 2, 2016
Hopeful MamainFaculty MamaFaculty Mama: It’s finally summer…now what?!This Summer I vow not to be disappointed with my productivity when August arrives. Even before I had kids I remember summers as a faculty…Jun 1, 2016Jun 1, 2016
