Disclosure: Diary of a First Time Mom is partnering with The Motherhood and Northwood Services to discuss what happens when you start something new and how you can balance work and family. Although compensated , all opinions remain my own....

Dear Diary, Before I became a mom, I rarely hosted holidays at my house. In the past decade, I made Thanksgiving dinner twice and a Christmas brunch once. I can cook. I just don't like to cook, well unless the food's An you know what? I actually enjoy...

Dear Diary, Spotting changing tables in women's restrooms is as commonplace as a seeing sinks. But that's not the case for men. Society isn't exactly set up to support dads, single or married, the way it does moms. Most public bathrooms I've used as a...

Dear Diary, Growing up, there was a right of passage for little brown girls. Nope, I'm not talking about getting their periods. I'm talking about getting perms. A perm, also known as a relaxer, chemically straightens curly and kinky hair. Back when I...

Dear Diary, Recently, my sister and I had a conversation about what we call Stacy Shenanigans. If you haven't heard, actress Stacy Dash spoke about about segregation on Fox News. And of course, her statements, that go against what many people believe,...

Here's how to be organized and on time. 1. Teach Teamwork From the time your babies begin to walk, the concept of teamwork can be instilled. They can help you pick up toys, clear the dishes from the dining room table or pack. Assigning or letting a...