Katrina Fraga-Torres
Katrina is a mom of 2 and aunt to 3! A few years ago she left her teaching career to raise her kids and nephews full time. Since then she has become a Talent Acquisition Manager. Working from home with kids is always an adventure! Katrina uses writing as an outlet to reach other moms. She has her own blog and podcast @momof2withoutaclue
Halloween Costumes: Dressing Up With Family
Every year, as Halloween rolls around, the question is What are we dressing up as? My family is huge and, 6 years ago, we decided to start coming up with large family costumes. It...
Reading Preparedness: Tips, Tricks, and Warning Signs
As parents, we are constantly questioning if everything is ok. Are we doing this right? Are we missing signs? Should we be working on any early intervention? Throughout this article, you will learn what...
Pregnancy and Infant Loss: A Personal Story
Trigger warning: This post will speak about miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
October 15th is known as an annual day of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death. This day...
I Miss My Baby: Struggling to Raise Growing Kids
My oldest baby just turned 9 and I am struggling. I struggle when he hugs me and his head is past my shoulders. I struggle when I pick his clothes and he quickly exchanges...
Grandparents Day: Celebrating & Learning From Past Generations
A Little Background
Grandparents Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year it lands on September 8, 2024. Although it is not a federal holiday, it is a very...
World Breastfeeding Week: Empowering New Moms
**PSA: This blog post is in no way written to shame any mother who chose not to or was unable to breastfeed. We are a team and, as mothers, we will lift each other...
Then, The Washing Machine Breaks…
I have always imagined myself in life like a juggler. I imagine all these balls in the air: "KIDS," "JOB," "PARTNER," "HOUSEWORK," "SELF-CARE," "WHATEVER NEW THING." These balls are all up in the air...
Friends: The Importance of Friendships in Motherhood
My sister always laughs and says "I can't keep up with all your friends." It is not that I have a lot of friends, it is that I recognize how important friendship is in...
Mother’s Day: Celebrating All Versions of Motherhood
Mother's Day was made official in 1914 when Woodrow Wilson signed a measure establishing the 2nd Sunday in May as Mother's Day. This was all because of a woman named Anna Jarvis. After Anna's...
Patience: The Art of Learning to Wait
Patience (noun): the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
It is said that "Patience is a virtue." But I have realized that it is very hard to...