Ashley V
Nail Strips :: The Unspoken Heroes of Quarantine
Having painted nails is one of the few self-care indulgences that I've consistently participated in for years. There's something about having my nails done that makes me feel just a little bit sunnier. Occasionally...
Reaffirming Lessons from COVID-19 :: A School Administrator’s Perspective
The current circumstances have most definitely caused us all to readjust our lives. Whether professional or personal, we are having to change the way in which we fulfill responsibilities and meet expectations. Being an educator,...
A Letter to David’s Mom
Dear David's Mom,
Look, I know you have a name. Maybe you haven't heard it in a while. Maybe you answer by "MOMMY!" or "MOM!" or "SNACK!" or maybe you're mostly just referred to as...
Celebrate Who They Are Today
"Be kind to everyone."
"Work hard."
"Use your manners."
So often we spend our days as parents trying to mold these little individuals into adults. We hope and pray that they are successful at something they love,...
I Need the Village: Embracing Help
I’ve been a mother for almost five years. For most of those years, I’ve felt really comfortable knowing that I could do a lot of things for and with my children by myself. Of...