Misty
Misty was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and became a brand new Memphian in 2015. She married Aaron in 2008, and together they have three girls: Eden (March 2012), Elyana (Sept 2013), and Elise (June 2015). Since 2007, Misty has worked in private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Provisionally Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is passionate about helping women, children, and families grow and heal. Misty recently became a stay-at-home mom and is soaking up all the extra time with her little ones as they explore the big city of Memphis. When she’s not playing dress up and painting tiny toes, she likes to read, eat Cajun food, and cheer on her alma mater, the LSU Tigers. Misty and her crew live in Arlington.
Honoring Your Roots: Keeping Hometown Traditions with Kids
When we moved from Louisiana to Tennessee last year, I was excited about the new adventures our family would have. Moving to a new place means exploring, learning about, and integrating into a new...
A Mother’s Eulogy
Recently, a dear friend and fellow mother passed away. Her Facebook wall is full of people talking about the incredible person she was. She was the kind of person that loved her children selflessly,...
6 Ways to Practice Spirituality with Children
This post was written in response to Rochester MN Moms Blog's post, Raising Children Without Religion. After sharing that perspective on our social media, we knew it was only appropriate for us to also...
Just Say No: Setting Boundaries During the Holidays
Do you feel exhausted during the holidays? Overextended and unsatisfied? Do you feel like you're walking on egg shells? Trying to please everyone and make sure they're all happy? Do you feel anxious amidst...
The Lies Moms Tell Themselves
Step into my office. Have a seat on my comfortable couch. Lean in and listen. I'm about to give you some free therapy. Don't worry, you need to hear this. We all do. And...
I’m an Introvert, and My Kids Are Extroverts
"Good morning, mommy! It's a beautiful day! Who are we going to see today? Where will we go? What will we do? Mommy, why are you being so quiet? MOM, TALK TO ME!"
My two...
6 Reasons for Moms to Love Memphis
“Laissez les bons temps rouler” is a saying Cajuns have, meaning “let the good times roll!” Louisianians love food, fun, and good company. The crawfish and catfish are to die for. No one is...
Dads of Girls, We Adore You
For all the tiny toes you've painted.
For the times you've played dress up.
You've attempted to master ponytails and pigtails.
You've quieted little cries at night with your strength.
For the times you watched Sofia instead of...
Taming Your Toddler {Part 2}
This is the second part of a two-part series about Taming Your Toddler. You can find Part 1 here.
Create a Calm Down Corner
In Part 1 of Taming Your Toddler, we discussed emotion coaching, and...
Taming Your Toddler {Part 1}
Emotion Coaching
There’s a reason the twos (or threes, or fours) have been called "terrible." Emotions rule a toddler’s life like Britney Spears ruled the world of mental breakdowns in 2007. While we can’t completely...