REAL PARENTS OF THE METRO
#ParentLife Through MetroFamily blogs Hashtag Parenting and Weekend Warrior, local parents share their favorite things to do
and discuss the issues closest to their hearts. Check out clips from some of our favorite recent and seasonal blogs — use the QR code to read these blogs in full.
What do pushing a stalled car and parenting have in common? Sometimes we all feel ‘stuck’ amidst the chaos of our daily lives. Dad and mental health professional Michael Dickerson offers 3 simple, actionable ways parents can move from languishing to flourishing.
I hope that creating bridges and fostering cultural understanding will make it easier for our children to thrive together in the future.
“Whether you celebrate Hanukkah or are just interested in learning more about it, one of the best ways to introduce our children to the holiday is through a book!” Emiley Bainbridge curated a list of books about Hanukkah for families to enjoy together.
Local mom Sarah Brown (Choctaw) provides book
recommendations for families to learn together during Native Heritage Month and all year long.
“Date nights are essential for strong and lasting relationships. With days being jam packed and weekends primarily focused on family activities, date nights have allowed for a beautiful break from it all and quality uninterrupted time with my husband.” Mom of three and business owner Umo Callins shares her 3 favorite local spots for unique date nights.
“Who wants to stay up until midnight with littles?! That’s why we decided to do a ‘Countdown to 7 p.m.’ party.” Local mom Samantha Young gets us New Year's Eve ready with creative ideas for a family countdown party.
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