Tag: safety

Breaking the Cycle

"Why is the bathroom sink full of water and the bathroom SOAKING WET?" And then my memory glitches. I remember the guilt and the pure...

I Don’t Always Put the Shopping Cart Back

I know, I know. Just the title of this post probably caused a lot of you to feel some things. This is a HOT...

My Child Found Porn on His Phone

I gave my kids their first cell phones when they were in 3rd grade. I'm "that" mom, the one who starts the battle cry with...

Getting Outdoors Safely in a Heat Wave

Summertime in Oklahoma brings the heat and humidity. The heat can feel relentless and can make if difficult to enjoy spending time outdoors or...

Summer Safety Tips

Congratulations, mommas! You have made it though another school year! Now summer is here and it is finally time to relax. Ok, ok.. now that...

The Day My Daughter Thought We Were Being Followed

I’ll be the first to admit I give my kids Ted Talks during our drives. Of course, this is AFTER I’m done with my...

Trick-Or-Treating in the Age of Covid-19

Hooray for Fall...? Ah, October. The weather changes from unbearable to mostly bearable (it is Oklahoma, after all), coffee shops have started serving pumpkin-themed items,...

Education and Childcare in the Age of COVID: Keep Your Kids...

The shift to fully online education and A/B in-person scheduling has left many of us scrambling to find childcare options that can both keep...

Coronavirus Advice from a Mom in South Korea

Christina first came to Oklahoma City in 2001 to attend school our seventh grade year. Even though she was from halfway around the world...

Swimming Isn’t Just For Summer

Like many of you, this was a year of simplifying for my family. We carefully waded through piles of our unused belongings and made...

Cop Talk: Your Mail is More Important Than You Think

Interestingly enough, Oklahoma City is a hotspot for all kinds of crime. Drug trafficking - check.  Human trafficking - check. Identity theft - check....

Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit the ER With...

Five minutes into a phone call, I heard it. A terrible, loud thud followed by a screaming cry. Somehow my mind instantly knew what the...