The Teacher Diva

Here’s How to Entertain a One-Year-Old

If you read his 1-Year Update, you know that George is now 14 months and officially a walker. He's changed so much over the last few months and let's just say keeping him entertained is harder than when he was a baby. He definitely likes to be on the move and switching things up constantly. And now that we're all at home and trying to work while entertaining him, I've tried just about every activity suggested to keep him entertained. If you're a mama to a child around George's age, I thought it would be helpful to compile what's worked best for us. ...

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George’s 1-Year Update

This year has been incredibly fast -- I honestly can't believe George is one (actually 14 months, but you get the idea). I wanted to share some updates and answer questions I get asked often. ...

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Resources and Children’s Books for Discussing Systemic Racism and Diversity at Home

One of the most important things I've learned in the last week is how important it is to talk to our children about race, and not just diversity but what racism means and looks like. Specifically what it means to be anti-racist, privileged and what implicit biases are. Those might seem like adult concepts, but as studies have shown, it's never too early to start talking to your kids about them. For anyone looking to get started doing this along with Austin and I, I've compiled some amazing resources and books. From black voices and leaders on Instagram to children's books and helpful articles, everything below should help you start having these necessary conversations in your home. ...

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Self-Care Ideas When You Have 15 Minutes or Less

If being a mom has taught me anything, it's that I need to be efficient—even when it comes to my self-care routine. Don't get me wrong, there are those rare evenings when I can run a bath and slowly sip on a glass of wine, but let's be real, that happens about once a year. This list of self-care ideas is much more approachable. They're small ways to make sure you're still taking time for yourself without you needing three hours to do it. Because honestly, sometimes I find myself avoiding self-care simply because I know I don't have an hour or more to give to it. ...

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5 Simple and Free Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day at Home

As we continue passing by holidays while at home during lockdown, I wanted to share some simple yet sweet ways to celebrate Mother's Day at home this year. Whether it's celebrating yourself (cheers to you, mama!), your own mom or mother-in-law, friends who are moms, women who are caregivers, expecting mothers, or hopeful mama's, I think it's a beautiful day to celebrate women. ...

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12 At-Home Ways to Make Birthdays Special

I've been talking with many of you about ways to make special moments exciting during this time at home. This has been on my mind so much since George's first birthday is on Sunday. I asked you guys a few weeks ago to share any and all ideas for celebrating life events while quarantined. And oh my gosh, you all had a lot of clever and fun ideas. Here's how TTD FAM is celebrating special moments at home. ...

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A Chic Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day is less than two weeks away and while this holiday might not be the type of celebration that we're used to, it's still a day to celebrate women everywhere. To new mama's, old mama's, women hoping to be a mama, and all the women who act as caregivers, this one is for you. ...

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Educational Ideas for Kids During Quarantine

If you've been a TTD reader for a while, then you know I used to be a Kindergarten and first grade teacher. And with everything going on in the world right now, I've been thinking about my fellow teachers quite a bit, as well as all the kids and parents at home trying to keep some version of their normal school routine going. I've been trying to find small ways to use my experience with kids as a teacher to create some resources for you all, so I hope today's post is helpful as I share a few educational ideas for kids during quarantine. ...

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5 Women on How They’re Balancing Motherhood During Quarantine

This is a post I've been excited about for weeks and can't wait to share with you guys! Like most people out there, March and April have been a struggle. While I'm beyond grateful for our health, our jobs, and our family, it's a trying time for everyone in the world. Working while caring for George has been comical and quite honestly, I'm just trying to survive one day at a time. Through it all, I've been leaning on connecting with others, especially other women and mothers who are trying to *balance* everything. With that, I thought it would be fun to share some tips from women I really respect. From women I work with every day to others in the industry who make it look easy, I've asked each woman below to share tips on how they're handling daily life right now. Whether you're a mother or a woman trying to get through this time, I hope this article makes you feel connected and a little more sane. :) ...

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Quick Ways to Connect With Others Right Now

One of the things I miss most about normal life, by far, is seeing family and friends. I miss my weekly coffee catch-ups with girlfriends, weekends with family, and grabbing drinks with friends. I even miss work meetings! While this continues, we're making sure to stay connected to loved ones and I honestly think it helps my mindset so much. On the days where I don't have human contact with anyone outside my house (love my boys!), I definitely feel off. ...

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