Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal
My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou
Tag: parenting
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An upright small black suitcase on wheels stands on the curb. Next to it are two large and nearly filled plastic bags with orange shoe boxes inside. Easily identifiable is the Nike brand logo. A tethered book bag and a few other loose items perched on the blacktop. Young, athletic looking, lean, and flawless…
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There is eternal power and influence in motherhood. -Julie B. Beck Seeing the first image of our baby inside of our womb, the excitement of feeling the first kick inside our swollen bellies, the forever waited sound of the first breathe and cry at birth—all produces a plethora of emotions and fairytale like dreams. Instant…
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At 6:15 in this morning, as I’m whizzing around the kitchen, I found myself trying to answer my son’s question: “Mom, how do you ask someone out?” No doubt, his question caught me off guard. At soon-to-be 11, it still seems kinda early for a dating question. “Someone?” Oookaaay. I ask if he has…
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November 17, 2012, marks the beginning of my son’s loc journey. I am amazed by how quickly his hair is growing and at how beautiful his hair looks. The above picture is his locs immediately after a shampoo AND after professional maintenance. Although football season has ended, basketball season is in effect. Work, laundry, cooking, and cleaning…
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When it comes to educating children, I am a firm believer that the opportunity to learn takes place more often in the absence of a formal curriculum. It is the everyday life experiences that present these opportunities for parents to teach children good values and to develop them to become moral, socially conscious and responsible adults. My husband and…
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This post is in good spirits; no complaints here! I felt the need to share some of my random thoughts today. Every single week I go about the business of being super mom. No, I’m not trying in any way shape or form trying to be super mom, nor do I even like the term.…
Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal 