Just over two weeks ago, with hearts overflowing, we welcomed our third baby into the world, Zikora Porter. With her first breath, that tiny cry, something in our hearts clicked into place. Safe, healthy, and wrapped in the sweetest peace, this little one is a living, breathing reminder of God’s faithfulness and grace. It’s hard … More God’s Faithfulness in Full Bloom: Welcoming Our Third Blessing
I’m always searching for fun opportunities to have one on one experiences with my kids individually so they remember the special places they hold in my heart. Being a mom of two, I strive to intentionally carve out designated time for each child to connect and create those core memories. In the hustle and bustle … More The Importance of Carving Out Quality Time for Your Kids: The 6 Benefits & Tips
Back in 2023 when my family and I moved to Kansas City, my husband and I sat down and made the decision (with me being the driving force) for me to stay home full time primarily for our kids. As someone who has worn many hats from professional athlete, real estate investor, pharmacist, property manager, … More Why I Chose to Be A Stay At Home Mom: The 6 Benefits
As a woman who has been married for 13.5 years, I feel like I have enough “skin in the game” to offer insight on some of the tips and tactics that have helped me along my journey. My husband & I were married for 8 years before having our first child, and although we had … More 8 Tips To Balance Marriage and Motherhood Successfully
As a parent, the journey of raising children is filled with countless milestones, surprises, and heartwarming moments. One of the most profound experiences I’ve encountered along this path is witnessing full circle moments with my kids—those instances where life seems to beautifully come together, echoing memories of my own childhood while creating new ones with … More The Beauty Of Embracing Full Circle Moments with Kids
With Father’s Day 2024 quickly approaching, I’ve been reflecting on fatherhood, particularly that of my college sweetheart and husband Jeff. Witnessing his transformation into a father has been one of the most profound experiences of my life, and it’s made my love and appreciation of him explode. His fatherhood journey is marked by love, growth, … More From Husband to Father: Jeff’s Journey of Love and Transformation
With us having eight months under our belt of being a family of four, I finally feel like I’m starting to get into a comfortable rhythm. It’s one thing to feel like you’re finally mastering the art of caring for one child, but an upgraded set of skills are required when you throw even more … More Five Practical Ways To Help You Adjust to Having A New Baby
Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year, and it has been a joy to celebrate it alongside our children. Feeling the excitement from them and seeing the holiday season though through their eyes brings parents happiness and fulfillment. In our house, we are being intentional about ensuring our 4 year old understands that … More Five Ways You Can Prepare Your Children For Christmas
A few weeks ago while our family was in Michigan, we decided to baptize our son with our family and friends present. As Catholic Christians, this is a very important sacrament in our faith and I’m very grateful that our son was able to partake in it. My baby being formally and publicly initiated into … More Three Takeaways From My Son’s Baptism
Are you a new parent looking to build their registry? Or someone looking to get their mom friend a gift? Or someone, like me, who’s always on the hunt for the next gadget to help make your mom life a tad bit easier? Wherever you fall on the spectrum, I have compiled a list of … More Nine Baby Items You Didn’t Know You Needed
Every year around this time I reflect on my journey to motherhood and remember how it wasn’t as straightforward as I’d liked. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month and it will always hold a special place in my heart as we remember all the couples who experienced the gut wrenching pain of losing a … More Eight Lessons I’d Tell My Younger Self Before Having Kids
August is National Breastfeeding Month where we celebrate, protect, promote, and encourage mothers along their breastfeeding journeys. Specifically, August 25-31 is Black Breastfeeding Week which is dedicated to addressing the breastfeeding disparities faced by Black mothers and promoting the health benefits of breastfeeding Black infants. I am passionate about breastfeeding and raising awareness of its … More Five Ways I’m Safely Losing Postpartum Weight While Nursing
A few months back, my family and I moved to Kansas City for my husband’s job so we had to sell our old house in Ohio and purchase a new one in KC very quickly. Even though I wasn’t necessarily thrilled with the move initially, one thing I was excited about was the opportunity to … More WE ARE FEATURED ON HOUSE HUNTERS! Lessons Along The Way
As a 35 year old woman who has worn the hat of student-athlete, pharmacist, Olympian entrepreneur, mom, and wife, I have been through several life transitions along the way. With each shift comes useful lessons and a greater ease of approaching these transitions. Our family is adapting to our new normal of having two children, … More Five Truths to Help Navigate Life’s Inevitable Transitions
There is a saying amongst folks tied to the Olympic movement that goes: “once an Olympian always an Olympian; never former, never past” and this resonates with me so much now that I’ve retired. Sure, I’ve hung up my track spikes and no longer dedicate several hours a day to training, but the heart, mindset, … More Five Ways Being An Athlete Prepared Me For Motherhood
Dr. Tiffany Ofili Porter 