Traci SchmidleyThe Microschool MovementMany years ago I made the decision to leave my full time job and homeschool my children. I was an educated professional and a brand new…Sep 24, 20211Sep 24, 20211
Traci SchmidleyBefore You Decide To Adopt This Adoption NovemberSo many times we walk into foster care/adoption thinking that we are there as the difference makers. Recruitment efforts and blog spots…Nov 3, 20191Nov 3, 20191
Traci SchmidleyFrom Our Children to Blue Bell Ice Cream:To The Makers of Blue Bell Ice Cream:Jun 12, 20181Jun 12, 20181
Traci SchmidleyTablets For Test Scores?My son, Isak, is taking the 5th grade LEAP exam, the Louisiana state standard examination, this week. Kaleb will take the 3rd grade exam…Apr 19, 2018Apr 19, 2018
Traci SchmidleyPlease Don’t Take Pictures of my Children PrayingFriends, specifically those who are involved in church related ministries, I need to ask you for a favor. It’s something that is important…Oct 24, 2017Oct 24, 2017
Traci SchmidleyI’m Not Colorblind. My Daughter is Black.Why do grocery store trips always prompt blog articles in my life? If you don’t know what I’m talking about be sure to read, “Are You…Aug 21, 20171Aug 21, 20171
Traci SchmidleyMy Foster Children Have Too Many Toys— but let me tell you what they do need.We already have a lot of stuffed animals. Boxes and baskets galore are already filled to the brim with toys and books. Our closets are full…Aug 19, 20177Aug 19, 20177
Traci SchmidleyTo My Son I Just Adopted From Foster Care:Sweet Trayvon. Big T. Tray Tray. Oh, we have so many names for you, but today you officially became, son. I became your mother. You are no…Apr 6, 20171Apr 6, 20171
Traci SchmidleyWhy I Tell You About JesusI talk about Jesus all the time. I understand how annoying that can be. I really do. I understand how irritating and off-putting and…Mar 23, 2017Mar 23, 2017
Traci SchmidleyTo My Mother In Law,I’ve wanted to write you this letter for a long time. I have tried to say the things I want to say in person, but the words come out…Feb 28, 2017Feb 28, 2017