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A Note for my Shy Daughter, From your Outgoing Momma

A Note for my Shy Daughter, From your Outgoing Momma

Contributed to New Orleans Mom The great part about being a member of a community, little one, is that we are exposed to all kinds of people. If we are lucky, we get to meet people who aren’t like us. We get to talk to others with a completely different perspective....
Beneath the Surface

Beneath the Surface

Image by Pexels from Pixabay She let the tide bury her feet, then she held still as the salty water washed them clean. The process repeated a dozen times or more; her dry, red eyes focused on her toes as they disappeared and reappeared. She ignored the ache in her...
Girl’s Night

Girl’s Night

Image by Rose McAvoy from Pixabay We sit outside, hoping a breeze will take over when the sun sets, but as it begins its descent, the winds become more still. The fans installed in the corners of the overhang create just enough air to keep us in our seats. We aren’t...
The Five P’s for Managing Back to School Anxiety

The Five P’s for Managing Back to School Anxiety

Contributed to New Orleans Mom We have been ramping into “school mode” for several weeks, in a different way than most. My daughter Charley suffers from anxiety and sensory issues. For her, and many children like her, school is not just getting an education, seeing...
Heat Wave

Heat Wave

I am very proud to be included in the Summer issue of Spark Flash Fiction! You can read my charming little beach-located romance here.